This was 15.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,554.
77.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Athens CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,396 | 22.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,442 | 22.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 248 | 3.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 300 | 4.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,223 | 19.4 |
Associate's degree | 647 | 10.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 686 | 10.9 |
Master's degree | 319 | 5.1 |
Professional school degree | 15 | 0.2 |
Doctorate degree | 37 | 0.6 |