This was 0.2 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,123.
86.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Richmond West for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,472 | 13.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,997 | 27.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 494 | 1.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,395 | 5.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,934 | 11.4 |
Associate's degree | 2,996 | 11.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,581 | 21.7 |
Master's degree | 1,512 | 5.9 |
Professional school degree | 187 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 208 | 0.8 |