This was 17.3 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,215.
75.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Colton city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 8,459 | 24.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 8,155 | 23.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,586 | 4.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,701 | 7.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,611 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 2,372 | 6.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,095 | 12 |
Master's degree | 1,782 | 5.2 |
Professional school degree | 281 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 178 | 0.5 |