This was 24.4 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 113,917.
61.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in El Monte city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 28,992 | 38.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 19,585 | 25.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,412 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,925 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,937 | 11.8 |
| Associate's degree | 3,686 | 4.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8,432 | 11.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,266 | 1.7 |
| Professional school degree | 366 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 108 | 0.1 |
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