This was 8.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 26,998.
79 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Chicago for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,458 | 21 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,835 | 23.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 592 | 3.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 761 | 4.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,059 | 12.5 |
Associate's degree | 978 | 5.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,972 | 18.1 |
Master's degree | 1,391 | 8.4 |
Professional school degree | 281 | 1.7 |
Doctorate degree | 138 | 0.8 |