This was 6.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,620.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alta Sierra CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 319 | 5.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 911 | 16.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 138 | 2.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 444 | 7.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,022 | 18.2 |
Associate's degree | 975 | 17.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,121 | 19.9 |
Master's degree | 590 | 10.5 |
Professional school degree | 39 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 69 | 1.2 |