This was 8 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 59,401.
83 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gardena city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 7,326 | 17 |
Regular high school diploma | 9,531 | 22.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,031 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,455 | 5.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,773 | 18.1 |
Associate's degree | 3,476 | 8.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 8,237 | 19.1 |
Master's degree | 2,431 | 5.6 |
Professional school degree | 458 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 335 | 0.8 |