This was 5.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,636.
89.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Monrovia city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population | 
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,741 | 10.3 | 
| Regular high school diploma | 4,748 | 17.9 | 
| GED or alternative credential | 511 | 1.9 | 
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,382 | 5.2 | 
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,279 | 16.1 | 
| Associate's degree | 2,140 | 8.1 | 
| Bachelor's degree | 6,828 | 25.7 | 
| Master's degree | 2,667 | 10 | 
| Professional school degree | 698 | 2.6 | 
| Doctorate degree | 566 | 2.1 | 

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