This was 11 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 52,778.
75.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West New York for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 9,270 | 24.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,564 | 25.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 700 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,383 | 3.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,021 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,424 | 3.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,602 | 20.2 |
| Master's degree | 3,518 | 9.3 |
| Professional school degree | 669 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 514 | 1.4 |
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