This was 12.2 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,506.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Bay Shore for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 168 | 5.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 614 | 18.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 62 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 271 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 233 | 7.2 |
| Associate's degree | 310 | 9.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 833 | 25.6 |
| Master's degree | 562 | 17.3 |
| Professional school degree | 122 | 3.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 76 | 2.3 |
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