This was 6.8 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,271.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Laguna Beach for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 116 | 3.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 974 | 26.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 133 | 3.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 266 | 7.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 447 | 12.2 |
Associate's degree | 601 | 16.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 675 | 18.4 |
Master's degree | 340 | 9.3 |
Professional school degree | 93 | 2.5 |
Doctorate degree | 30 | 0.8 |