This was 6.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,535.
86.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Lake Tahoe city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,189 | 13.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,177 | 19 |
GED or alternative credential | 655 | 3.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,287 | 7.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,386 | 20.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,467 | 8.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,382 | 20.2 |
Master's degree | 602 | 3.6 |
Professional school degree | 403 | 2.4 |
Doctorate degree | 200 | 1.2 |