This was 45 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,878.
98.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Los Altos city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 270 | 1.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 758 | 3.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 48 | 0.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 344 | 1.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,198 | 5.6 |
Associate's degree | 672 | 3.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 6,813 | 31.9 |
Master's degree | 7,207 | 33.8 |
Professional school degree | 1,969 | 9.2 |
Doctorate degree | 2,065 | 9.7 |