This was 16.9 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,579.
78.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Leadwood for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 202 | 21.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 291 | 31.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 52 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 81 | 8.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 112 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 65 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 90 | 9.6 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | 0.4 |
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