This was 26.8 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 502.
87.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Decatur for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 42 | 12.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 216 | 63.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 11 | 3.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 9 | 2.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 12 | 3.6 |
Associate's degree | 28 | 8.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 7 | 2.1 |
Master's degree | 10 | 3 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.9 |