This was 13.1 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,123.
84.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lamar for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 115 | 15.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 218 | 28.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 41 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 18 | 2.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 170 | 22.5 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 4.1 |
| Master's degree | 106 | 14 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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