This was 1.9 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,803.
89.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Villa Rica for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,004 | 10.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,756 | 27.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 358 | 3.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 501 | 5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,513 | 15.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,106 | 11.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,583 | 15.9 |
Master's degree | 864 | 8.7 |
Professional school degree | 138 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 108 | 1.1 |