This was 0.8 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 55,244.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Carson for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,759 | 11.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,621 | 21.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,966 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,480 | 11.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,806 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 4,092 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,990 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 1,977 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 749 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 387 | 1 |
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