This was 9.8 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 111,263.
81.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Downey city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13,691 | 18.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 16,963 | 22.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,825 | 2.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,799 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 12,578 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 6,212 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,736 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 4,196 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 889 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 459 | 0.6 |
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