This was 21.2 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,804.
96.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lenexa for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,266 | 3.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,595 | 11.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 684 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,793 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,635 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 3,340 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 13,537 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 5,877 | 15.2 |
| Professional school degree | 1,169 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 775 | 2 |
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