This was 8.8 percent lower than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 41,303.
89.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Westfield for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,892 | 10.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,941 | 25.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 732 | 2.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,960 | 7.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,898 | 10.6 |
Associate's degree | 3,039 | 11.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,597 | 20.5 |
Master's degree | 2,516 | 9.2 |
Professional school degree | 276 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 393 | 1.4 |