This was 38.7 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,147.
97.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hermosa Beach city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 316 | 2.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 853 | 5.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 64 | 0.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 478 | 3.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,101 | 7.3 |
Associate's degree | 651 | 4.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,590 | 50.3 |
Master's degree | 2,788 | 18.5 |
Professional school degree | 798 | 5.3 |
Doctorate degree | 442 | 2.9 |