This was 5.9 percent higher than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,240.
90.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Beckley for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,129 | 9.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,188 | 27.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 625 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 923 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,722 | 14.8 |
| Associate's degree | 934 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,163 | 18.6 |
| Master's degree | 710 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 181 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 60 | 0.5 |
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