This was 11.2 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,437,864.
82.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Riverside County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 273,740 | 17.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 378,041 | 23.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 45,393 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 116,430 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 273,471 | 17.2 |
| Associate's degree | 131,588 | 8.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 236,902 | 14.9 |
| Master's degree | 93,993 | 5.9 |
| Professional school degree | 23,271 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 14,974 | 0.9 |
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