This was 6.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,255.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Westchester for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 768 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,462 | 19.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 289 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,063 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,816 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 1,006 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,684 | 28.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,379 | 10.8 |
| Professional school degree | 153 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 117 | 0.9 |
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