This was 17.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,269.
81.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Salida CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,747 | 18.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,582 | 27.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 224 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 794 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,759 | 18.5 |
| Associate's degree | 715 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,321 | 13.9 |
| Master's degree | 272 | 2.9 |
| Professional school degree | 75 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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