This was 7.7 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,430.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Signal Hill city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,085 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 909 | 10.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 180 | 2.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 467 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,501 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 685 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,279 | 27.3 |
| Master's degree | 731 | 8.8 |
| Professional school degree | 328 | 3.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 189 | 2.3 |

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