This was 4.6 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,805.
92.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West St. Paul for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,086 | 7.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,799 | 19.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 438 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,194 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,443 | 17.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,401 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,138 | 22.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,045 | 7.4 |
| Professional school degree | 466 | 3.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 153 | 1.1 |
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