This was 12.2 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,439.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Locust for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 367 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 758 | 29.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 96 | 3.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 158 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 406 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 166 | 6.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 469 | 18.5 |
| Master's degree | 120 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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