This was 11.5 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,454.
94.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Melbourne for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 875 | 5.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,127 | 19.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 551 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 969 | 6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,251 | 13.9 |
Associate's degree | 2,159 | 13.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,909 | 24.1 |
Master's degree | 2,044 | 12.6 |
Professional school degree | 103 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 222 | 1.4 |