This was 1.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 660.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Hughes CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 68 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 87 | 16.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 102 | 19.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 37 | 7.1 |
| Associate's degree | 98 | 18.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 95 | 18.2 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 36 | 6.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |

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