This was 19 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,659.
84 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Oroville city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,087 | 16 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,843 | 21.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,054 | 8.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,651 | 12.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,332 | 17.8 |
Associate's degree | 1,325 | 10.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,324 | 10.1 |
Master's degree | 263 | 2 |
Professional school degree | 137 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 51 | 0.4 |