This was 6.7 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,742.
95.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Mifflin for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 654 | 4.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,108 | 36 |
GED or alternative credential | 527 | 3.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,128 | 8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,898 | 13.4 |
Associate's degree | 1,843 | 13 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,930 | 13.6 |
Master's degree | 913 | 6.4 |
Professional school degree | 153 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 34 | 0.2 |