This was 1.9 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,764.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Pittston for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 169 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 927 | 27.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 99 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 354 | 10.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 475 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 340 | 10.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 636 | 19.1 |
| Master's degree | 226 | 6.8 |
| Professional school degree | 63 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 37 | 1.1 |
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