This was 11.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 64,201.
84.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Elsinore city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6,124 | 15.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,718 | 24.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 933 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,915 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,246 | 18.5 |
| Associate's degree | 3,672 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,291 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,852 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 204 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 201 | 0.5 |
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