This was 19.4 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,636.
82.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West York for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 487 | 17.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,076 | 37.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 223 | 7.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 71 | 2.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 381 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 385 | 13.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 153 | 5.4 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 1.3 |
| Professional school degree | 42 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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