This was 17.5 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,869.
89.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sunset for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,135 | 10.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,503 | 13.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 170 | 1.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 585 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,256 | 11.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,889 | 17.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,973 | 26.9 |
| Master's degree | 945 | 8.5 |
| Professional school degree | 288 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 319 | 2.9 |
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