This was 32.5 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 41,635.
98.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rancho Palos Verdes city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 577 | 1.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,391 | 8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 170 | 0.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 944 | 3.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,354 | 11.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,822 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,038 | 36.9 |
| Master's degree | 5,826 | 19.5 |
| Professional school degree | 2,383 | 8 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,437 | 4.8 |

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