This was 41.9 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,295.
98.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Okemos for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 225 | 1.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 920 | 6.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 155 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 377 | 2.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,091 | 7.3 |
| Associate's degree | 844 | 5.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,547 | 30.4 |
| Master's degree | 3,657 | 24.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,148 | 7.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,978 | 13.2 |
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