This was 16.8 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,789.
85.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Leitchfield for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 665 | 14.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,918 | 40.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 464 | 9.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 327 | 7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 533 | 11.4 |
| Associate's degree | 342 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 278 | 5.9 |
| Master's degree | 136 | 2.9 |
| Professional school degree | 17 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 16 | 0.3 |
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