This was 6.8 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 84,821.
88.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Whittier city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,549 | 11.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 15,257 | 26.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,174 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,049 | 7.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 9,576 | 16.8 |
| Associate's degree | 5,301 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,321 | 16.3 |
| Master's degree | 4,706 | 8.2 |
| Professional school degree | 848 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 366 | 0.6 |

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