This was 11.2 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 39,023.
91.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Amador County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,711 | 8.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,561 | 24.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,667 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,264 | 10.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,883 | 19.1 |
| Associate's degree | 4,138 | 13.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,797 | 12.3 |
| Master's degree | 939 | 3 |
| Professional school degree | 660 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 177 | 0.6 |
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