This was 21.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,297.
65.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Santa Paula city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,446 | 34.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,146 | 22.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 334 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 814 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,003 | 16.1 |
| Associate's degree | 1,341 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,624 | 8.7 |
| Master's degree | 702 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 184 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 96 | 0.5 |
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