This was 34.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,505.
98.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Haven-Sylvan CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 99 | 1.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 353 | 5.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 11 | 0.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 147 | 2.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 777 | 12.6 |
Associate's degree | 462 | 7.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,180 | 35.3 |
Master's degree | 1,274 | 20.6 |
Professional school degree | 424 | 6.9 |
Doctorate degree | 447 | 7.2 |