This was 1.3 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,135.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Crescent for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 162 | 4.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 959 | 25.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 132 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 201 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 510 | 13.7 |
| Associate's degree | 439 | 11.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 894 | 24.1 |
| Master's degree | 327 | 8.8 |
| Professional school degree | 47 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 41 | 1.1 |

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