This was 26.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,597.
84.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Frankfort for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 795 | 15.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,429 | 27.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 481 | 9.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 606 | 11.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 989 | 19 |
Associate's degree | 494 | 9.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 230 | 4.4 |
Master's degree | 162 | 3.1 |
Professional school degree | 17 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 12 | 0.2 |