This was 28.9 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,791.
57.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South El Monte city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,747 | 42.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,407 | 25.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 255 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 630 | 4.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,533 | 11.4 |
| Associate's degree | 496 | 3.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,033 | 7.7 |
| Master's degree | 247 | 1.8 |
| Professional school degree | 45 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 24 | 0.2 |
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