This was 16.1 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,666.
87.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Haven city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4,560 | 12.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 11,643 | 32.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,469 | 4.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,335 | 6.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,479 | 12.5 |
Associate's degree | 2,375 | 6.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,018 | 14 |
Master's degree | 3,360 | 9.4 |
Professional school degree | 461 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 148 | 0.4 |