This was 10.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 327,569.
81.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Riverside city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 37,283 | 18.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 48,187 | 23.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 5,598 | 2.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 13,854 | 6.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 32,755 | 16.2 |
Associate's degree | 16,086 | 7.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 28,720 | 14.2 |
Master's degree | 13,563 | 6.7 |
Professional school degree | 3,135 | 1.5 |
Doctorate degree | 3,412 | 1.7 |