This was 29.2 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,189.
83.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Taft city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 987 | 16.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,873 | 31.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 336 | 5.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 747 | 12.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,234 | 20.6 |
Associate's degree | 233 | 3.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 417 | 7 |
Master's degree | 122 | 2 |
Professional school degree | 33 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |