This was 27.7 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,280.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in El Cerrito city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 984 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,879 | 9.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 243 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 581 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,016 | 10.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,199 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,321 | 32.8 |
| Master's degree | 3,708 | 19.2 |
| Professional school degree | 1,063 | 5.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,286 | 6.7 |
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