This was 3.4 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 105,808.
86.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Covina city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 9,779 | 13.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 18,255 | 24.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,062 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,974 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 10,992 | 14.8 |
| Associate's degree | 6,608 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 16,057 | 21.6 |
| Master's degree | 4,912 | 6.6 |
| Professional school degree | 985 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 553 | 0.7 |

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