This was 21.8 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,600.
80.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lassen County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,349 | 19.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,809 | 21.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,318 | 10.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,728 | 12.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,466 | 15.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,830 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,033 | 9.1 |
| Master's degree | 462 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 214 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 116 | 0.5 |
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