This was 11.6 percent lower than the state average of 39.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 53,846.
87.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gila County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,063 | 12.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,433 | 23.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,957 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,284 | 10.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,027 | 20.2 |
| Associate's degree | 3,342 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,784 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 2,216 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 410 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 224 | 0.6 |
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Central Heights-Midland City• Flowing Springs• Canyon Day• Carrizo• Tonto Village• Dripping Springs• Oxbow Estates• Claypool• El Capitan• Deer Creek• Tonto Basin• Town of Miami• Rock House• Mead Ranch• Mesa Del Caballo• Haigler Creek• Rye• San Carlos• Wheatfields• East Verde Estates• Young• Roosevelt• Christopher Creek• Whispering Pines• Bear Flat• Jakes Corner• Gisela• City of Globe• Town of Star Valley• Cutter• Hunter Creek• Beaver Valley• Town of Payson• Freedom Acres• Washington Park• Geronimo Estates• Round Valley• Copper Hill• Six Shooter Canyon• Cedar Creek• Strawberry• Icehouse Canyon• Pinal• Kohls Ranch• East Globe• Pine
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