This was 20.2 percent lower than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 135,610.
82.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Valley for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13,820 | 17.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 23,725 | 29.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,253 | 4.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 6,652 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 12,503 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 7,279 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,502 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 2,025 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 454 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 218 | 0.3 |
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