This was 15.4 percent lower than the state average of 37 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,071.
80.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Española for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,257 | 19.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,906 | 29.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 370 | 5.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 392 | 6.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,142 | 17.7 |
Associate's degree | 422 | 6.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 614 | 9.5 |
Master's degree | 320 | 4.9 |
Professional school degree | 17 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 26 | 0.4 |