This was 23.2 percent higher than the state average of 44.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 47,132.
97.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Honolulu for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 937 | 2.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,547 | 12.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 489 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,506 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,939 | 11.2 |
| Associate's degree | 2,811 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,222 | 34.6 |
| Master's degree | 5,184 | 14.7 |
| Professional school degree | 2,162 | 6.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,477 | 4.2 |

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