This was 10.7 percent lower than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,656.
81.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Memphis city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,938 | 18.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,704 | 30.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 879 | 5.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,122 | 7.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,704 | 17.4 |
Associate's degree | 871 | 5.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,737 | 11.2 |
Master's degree | 423 | 2.7 |
Professional school degree | 57 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 107 | 0.7 |