This was 19.5 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 93,829.
76.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Yakima for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 13,403 | 23.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 11,756 | 20.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 3,716 | 6.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 5,086 | 8.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,135 | 14.1 |
Associate's degree | 4,623 | 8 |
Bachelor's degree | 6,873 | 11.9 |
Master's degree | 3,155 | 5.5 |
Professional school degree | 695 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 425 | 0.7 |