This was 0.9 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,630.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ham Lake for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 475 | 4.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,800 | 24 |
GED or alternative credential | 354 | 3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 686 | 5.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,795 | 15.4 |
Associate's degree | 1,613 | 13.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,701 | 23.2 |
Master's degree | 985 | 8.5 |
Professional school degree | 157 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 82 | 0.7 |