This was 39.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,247.
99.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Western Springs for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 71 | 0.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 669 | 7.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3 | less than 0.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 213 | 2.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 501 | 5.9 |
| Associate's degree | 278 | 3.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,829 | 45.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,967 | 23.2 |
| Professional school degree | 677 | 8 |
| Doctorate degree | 267 | 3.2 |
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