This was 19.3 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,575.
97.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in El Segundo city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 351 | 2.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,225 | 10.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 201 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 815 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,992 | 16.5 |
| Associate's degree | 737 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,088 | 33.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,866 | 15.5 |
| Professional school degree | 631 | 5.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 144 | 1.2 |

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