This was 16.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 76,339.
76.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bellflower city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 11,715 | 23.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,400 | 22.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,409 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,125 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 9,468 | 18.8 |
| Associate's degree | 4,277 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,551 | 13 |
| Master's degree | 1,836 | 3.7 |
| Professional school degree | 361 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 149 | 0.3 |

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