This was 26 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 39,780.
65.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Puente city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 9,085 | 34.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,193 | 27.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 907 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,473 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,382 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,391 | 5.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,417 | 9.1 |
| Master's degree | 436 | 1.6 |
| Professional school degree | 104 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 84 | 0.3 |
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