This was 2.3 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,180.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lexington for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 57 | 5.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 291 | 28.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 16 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 117 | 11.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 151 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 86 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 160 | 15.9 |
| Master's degree | 128 | 12.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.2 |

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