Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (Adult Retrospective), by Education Level

Year(s): 2013-2019

CaliforniaPercent
Households with ChildrenHouseholds without ChildrenAll Households
Education Level0 ACEs1-3 ACEs4 or More ACEs0 ACEs1-3 ACEs4 or More ACEs0 ACEs1-3 ACEs4 or More ACEs
Did Not Finish High School33.6%[!]48.1%[!]18.3%28.3%[!]53.6%[!]18.2%31.5%50.3%18.2%
High School Diploma35.0%[!]47.2%[!]17.9%32.0%[!]49.9%[!]18.2%33.2%48.9%17.9%
Some College22.1%53.3%[!]24.6%28.2%49.7%22.0%25.9%51.1%23.0%
At Least 4-Year Degree38.4%48.8%12.8%39.7%46.3%14.0%39.2%47.3%13.5%