This was 19 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 61,342.
75.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in National City city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 9,919 | 24.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,645 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,408 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,050 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,694 | 16.6 |
| Associate's degree | 3,168 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,734 | 11.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,262 | 3.1 |
| Professional school degree | 256 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 128 | 0.3 |
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