This was 2.5 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,148.
90.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Sarasota for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 282 | 9.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 829 | 28.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 185 | 6.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 228 | 7.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 294 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 334 | 11.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 557 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 201 | 6.9 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 15 | 0.5 |

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