This was 5.9 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,903.
95.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Leland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 811 | 4.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,750 | 22.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 641 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,051 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,394 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,727 | 10.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,090 | 24.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,637 | 9.9 |
| Professional school degree | 269 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 202 | 1.2 |
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