This was 33.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,690.
86.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lacoochee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 116 | 13.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 335 | 39 |
| GED or alternative credential | 214 | 24.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 37 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 97 | 11.3 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 43 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |

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