This was 15.3 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,818.
94.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Lyon for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 450 | 5.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,310 | 15.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 195 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 705 | 8.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,083 | 13.1 |
Associate's degree | 684 | 8.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,392 | 28.9 |
Master's degree | 1,085 | 13.1 |
Professional school degree | 118 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 269 | 3.2 |