This was 19.9 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,158.
80.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Thousand Palms CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,029 | 19.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,594 | 30.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 197 | 3.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 358 | 6.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 870 | 16.6 |
Associate's degree | 291 | 5.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 491 | 9.4 |
Master's degree | 347 | 6.6 |
Professional school degree | 41 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 25 | 0.5 |