This was 1.2 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,470.
82.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Westchester for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 7,049 | 17.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 9,799 | 24.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,218 | 3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,700 | 4.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,673 | 9.1 |
Associate's degree | 5,256 | 13.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,585 | 18.9 |
Master's degree | 2,328 | 5.8 |
Professional school degree | 1,013 | 2.5 |
Doctorate degree | 604 | 1.5 |