This was 21.5 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 28,575.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Monterey city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,187 | 5.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,774 | 8.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 254 | 1.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,308 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,877 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,754 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,482 | 31.4 |
| Master's degree | 3,658 | 17.7 |
| Professional school degree | 673 | 3.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 703 | 3.4 |
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