This was 5.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 212,519.
91.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Santa Clarita city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 12,194 | 8.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 21,939 | 15.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,017 | 2.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 10,496 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 24,552 | 17.7 |
| Associate's degree | 14,435 | 10.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 34,634 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 12,552 | 9.1 |
| Professional school degree | 2,597 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,910 | 1.4 |

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