This was 19 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 43,881.
71.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in El Centro city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 7,515 | 28.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,125 | 19.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 861 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,492 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,854 | 18.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,825 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,700 | 10.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,151 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 337 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 152 | 0.6 |
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