This was 15.6 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,382.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Lake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,054 | 4.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,928 | 19.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 754 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,176 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,297 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 3,031 | 11.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,789 | 26.6 |
| Master's degree | 2,944 | 11.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,037 | 4.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 517 | 2 |
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