This was 31.8 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,203.
97 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Westlake Village city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 184 | 3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 552 | 8.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 52 | 0.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 138 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 657 | 10.6 |
| Associate's degree | 273 | 4.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,528 | 40.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,026 | 16.5 |
| Professional school degree | 528 | 8.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 265 | 4.3 |

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