This was 3.9 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,357.
96.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Branch for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 51 | 3.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 508 | 33.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 52 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 129 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 216 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 175 | 11.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 261 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 107 | 7 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 15 | 1 |
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