This was 28 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 120,504.
55.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Los Angeles CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 33,925 | 44.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 16,973 | 22.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,898 | 2.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,016 | 4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,873 | 11.7 |
Associate's degree | 3,421 | 4.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,571 | 7.3 |
Master's degree | 1,684 | 2.2 |
Professional school degree | 259 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 253 | 0.3 |