This was 4.3 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,212.
86.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lomita city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,929 | 13.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,549 | 17.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 578 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 609 | 4.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,006 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,284 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,716 | 25.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,323 | 9.1 |
| Professional school degree | 401 | 2.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 66 | 0.5 |
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