This was 35.3 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,478.
97.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Pasadena city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 519 | 2.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,054 | 5.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 80 | 0.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 632 | 3.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,740 | 9.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,374 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,402 | 34.9 |
| Master's degree | 3,949 | 21.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,638 | 8.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 945 | 5.2 |
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