This was 1.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 48,260.
90 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Mirada city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,264 | 10 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,668 | 20.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 591 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,949 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,678 | 17.3 |
| Associate's degree | 2,811 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,961 | 24.3 |
| Master's degree | 2,872 | 8.8 |
| Professional school degree | 461 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 491 | 1.5 |
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