This was 18.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,550.
91.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alturas city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 169 | 8.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 418 | 21.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 119 | 6.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 315 | 16.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 436 | 22.7 |
Associate's degree | 165 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 185 | 9.6 |
Master's degree | 74 | 3.8 |
Professional school degree | 42 | 2.2 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |