This was 12.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,145.
93.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nevada City city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 171 | 6.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 180 | 7.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 56 | 2.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 180 | 7.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 563 | 22.1 |
Associate's degree | 498 | 19.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 407 | 16 |
Master's degree | 336 | 13.2 |
Professional school degree | 89 | 3.5 |
Doctorate degree | 62 | 2.4 |