This was 8.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,156.
89.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Calimesa city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 698 | 10.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,742 | 26.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 268 | 4.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 550 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,097 | 16.6 |
| Associate's degree | 836 | 12.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,175 | 17.8 |
| Master's degree | 216 | 3.3 |
| Professional school degree | 30 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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