This was 19.8 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,418.
81.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Pensacola for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,857 | 18.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,834 | 31.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 605 | 4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,106 | 7.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,698 | 17.7 |
Associate's degree | 1,498 | 9.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,128 | 7.4 |
Master's degree | 453 | 3 |
Professional school degree | 69 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 12 | less than 0.1 |