This was 25.5 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,154.
96.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Westlake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 833 | 3.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,735 | 15.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 413 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,394 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,273 | 9.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,908 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,814 | 33.3 |
| Master's degree | 3,170 | 13.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,489 | 6.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 466 | 2 |
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