This was 23.2 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 52,398.
64.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Watsonville city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 11,041 | 35.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,654 | 21.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,172 | 3.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,975 | 6.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,039 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 1,926 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,670 | 8.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,015 | 3.3 |
| Professional school degree | 268 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 166 | 0.5 |
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