This was 12.6 percent lower than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,780.
92.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Riviera Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 701 | 7.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,538 | 27.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 654 | 7.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 736 | 8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,310 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 913 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,536 | 16.8 |
| Master's degree | 659 | 7.2 |
| Professional school degree | 40 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 69 | 0.8 |
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