This was 1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,904.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Discovery Bay CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 360 | 3.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,500 | 22.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 106 | 1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 872 | 7.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,404 | 21.7 |
Associate's degree | 1,412 | 12.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,359 | 21.3 |
Master's degree | 894 | 8.1 |
Professional school degree | 105 | 0.9 |
Doctorate degree | 69 | 0.6 |