This was 36.6 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,078.
98.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Cañada Flintridge for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 199 | 1.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 837 | 6.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 61 | 0.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 400 | 3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,284 | 9.6 |
Associate's degree | 738 | 5.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,988 | 37.2 |
Master's degree | 2,581 | 19.2 |
Professional school degree | 1,660 | 12.4 |
Doctorate degree | 673 | 5 |