This was 12.8 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,220.
82.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Haverstraw for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,168 | 17.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,317 | 19.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 286 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 668 | 9.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,095 | 16.1 |
| Associate's degree | 878 | 12.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 961 | 14.1 |
| Master's degree | 373 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 53 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.3 |
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