This was 18.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 58,616.
82.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Whittier CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,464 | 17.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,219 | 30.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 944 | 2.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,537 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,978 | 18.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,755 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,295 | 11.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,482 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 339 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 44 | 0.1 |

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