This was 12.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,042.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pismo Beach city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 220 | 3.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 911 | 13.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 201 | 2.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 448 | 6.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,298 | 18.7 |
Associate's degree | 534 | 7.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,103 | 30.3 |
Master's degree | 796 | 11.5 |
Professional school degree | 311 | 4.5 |
Doctorate degree | 109 | 1.6 |