This was 19.3 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 26,121.
74.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Whittier-Los Nietos CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4,651 | 25.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,215 | 28.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 506 | 2.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 808 | 4.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,774 | 15.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,472 | 8.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,040 | 11.2 |
Master's degree | 567 | 3.1 |
Professional school degree | 119 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 71 | 0.4 |