This was 46.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,461.
98.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Orinda city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 214 | 1.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 259 | 1.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 45 | 0.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 174 | 1.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 749 | 5.4 |
| Associate's degree | 602 | 4.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,682 | 41.2 |
| Master's degree | 3,145 | 22.8 |
| Professional school degree | 1,751 | 12.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,185 | 8.6 |
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