This was 19.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 48,660.
83.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in North Highlands CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 5,157 | 16.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 9,765 | 31.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,182 | 3.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,041 | 6.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,417 | 17.7 |
Associate's degree | 2,985 | 9.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,874 | 9.4 |
Master's degree | 939 | 3.1 |
Professional school degree | 203 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 111 | 0.4 |