This was 28.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,280.
97.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Malibu city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 233 | 2.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 472 | 5.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 222 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 455 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,247 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 517 | 5.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,534 | 38.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,247 | 13.5 |
| Professional school degree | 835 | 9 |
| Doctorate degree | 482 | 5.2 |
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