This was 10.4 percent lower than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 590.
73.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lester for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 91 | 26.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 123 | 35.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 43 | 12.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3 | 0.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 22 | 6.4 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 5.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 26 | 7.5 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 5.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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