This was 16.7 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,908.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lima for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,305 | 14.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,960 | 34 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,766 | 7.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,765 | 7.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,736 | 15.9 |
Associate's degree | 2,430 | 10.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,726 | 7.4 |
Master's degree | 581 | 2.5 |
Professional school degree | 118 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 57 | 0.2 |