This was 0.1 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,697.
83.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Carson CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,019 | 16.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,895 | 21.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 187 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 765 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,399 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,617 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,645 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 990 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 188 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 188 | 1.1 |
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