This was 4.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,012.
93.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Le Mars for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 437 | 6.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,910 | 29 |
| GED or alternative credential | 184 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 391 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,252 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 873 | 13.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,091 | 16.6 |
| Master's degree | 303 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 111 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 40 | 0.6 |

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