This was 11.4 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,413.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Jefferson for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 249 | 7.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,391 | 43.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 187 | 5.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 263 | 8.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 272 | 8.5 |
Associate's degree | 378 | 11.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 295 | 9.2 |
Master's degree | 142 | 4.4 |
Professional school degree | 30 | 0.9 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |