This was 21.3 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,775.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Springfield for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 795 | 5.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,924 | 12.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 184 | 1.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 533 | 3.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,456 | 9.3 |
Associate's degree | 1,196 | 7.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,688 | 30 |
Master's degree | 3,567 | 22.8 |
Professional school degree | 809 | 5.2 |
Doctorate degree | 459 | 2.9 |