This was 19.5 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,351.
81.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Hazleton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 481 | 18.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 999 | 38.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 126 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 205 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 235 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 188 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 205 | 7.9 |
| Master's degree | 132 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 34 | 1.3 |
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