This was 9.9 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 26,885.
91.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lindenhurst for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,606 | 8.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,112 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 552 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,354 | 7.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,502 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 1,990 | 10.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,911 | 15.3 |
| Master's degree | 1,718 | 9 |
| Professional school degree | 217 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 117 | 0.6 |
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