This was 20.8 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,707.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lakehurst for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 279 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 510 | 26.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 108 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 160 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 365 | 18.8 |
| Associate's degree | 127 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 292 | 15.1 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 2.6 |
| Professional school degree | 32 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 15 | 0.8 |
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