This was 7.1 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 42,316.
90 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Babylon for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,018 | 10 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,178 | 30.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 913 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,919 | 6.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,272 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 3,223 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,841 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 2,957 | 9.8 |
| Professional school degree | 610 | 2 |
| Doctorate degree | 153 | 0.5 |
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