This was 6.1 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 55,227.
82 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gilroy city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,121 | 18 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,319 | 18.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,001 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,304 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,828 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 2,713 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,368 | 18.7 |
| Master's degree | 2,565 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 443 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 370 | 1.1 |
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