This was 6.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,182.
85.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nipomo CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,719 | 14.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,625 | 22.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 403 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 874 | 7.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,876 | 16 |
Associate's degree | 1,379 | 11.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,910 | 16.2 |
Master's degree | 796 | 6.8 |
Professional school degree | 161 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 15 | 0.1 |