This was 4.7 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,431.
84.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Monroe for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,426 | 15.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,670 | 28.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 449 | 4.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 410 | 4.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,808 | 19.6 |
Associate's degree | 584 | 6.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,242 | 13.5 |
Master's degree | 448 | 4.9 |
Professional school degree | 107 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 81 | 0.9 |