This was 1.5 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,718.
96.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in White Bear Lake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 667 | 3.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,985 | 21.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 577 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,767 | 9.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,004 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 2,104 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,695 | 24.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,532 | 8.1 |
| Professional school degree | 286 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 233 | 1.2 |
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