This was 31.6 percent higher than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,559.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cheat Lake for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 303 | 4.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,083 | 15.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 142 | 2.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 487 | 7.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 698 | 10.2 |
Associate's degree | 386 | 5.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,872 | 27.2 |
Master's degree | 1,014 | 14.8 |
Professional school degree | 507 | 7.4 |
Doctorate degree | 380 | 5.5 |