This was 4.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,319.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mariposa County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,232 | 9.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,615 | 19.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 458 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,409 | 10.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,714 | 20 |
Associate's degree | 1,510 | 11.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,440 | 17.9 |
Master's degree | 945 | 7 |
Professional school degree | 153 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 121 | 0.9 |