This was 5.3 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,954.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Placerville city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 901 | 11 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,068 | 25.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 193 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 733 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,220 | 14.9 |
| Associate's degree | 907 | 11.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,486 | 18.2 |
| Master's degree | 449 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 154 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 58 | 0.7 |
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