This was 22.3 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 62,507.
71.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pico Rivera city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 12,349 | 28.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,881 | 27.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,246 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,980 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,767 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 2,941 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,256 | 9.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,103 | 2.6 |
| Professional school degree | 332 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 135 | 0.3 |

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