This was 34.4 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,025.
99.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rolling Hills Estates city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 38 | 0.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 376 | 6.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 32 | 0.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 254 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 608 | 10.6 |
| Associate's degree | 350 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,418 | 42.3 |
| Master's degree | 973 | 17 |
| Professional school degree | 475 | 8.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 187 | 3.3 |
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