This was 19.6 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,571.
84.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Lafayette for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 268 | 15.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 653 | 38.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 105 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 90 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 290 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 163 | 9.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 117 | 6.8 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 1.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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