This was 14.3 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,118.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Freehold for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 547 | 5.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,580 | 16.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 167 | 1.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 356 | 3.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,009 | 10.5 |
Associate's degree | 821 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,220 | 33.7 |
Master's degree | 1,540 | 16.1 |
Professional school degree | 229 | 2.4 |
Doctorate degree | 96 | 1 |