This was 17.9 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,094.
86.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Union for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 284 | 13.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 934 | 43.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 69 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 148 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 279 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 146 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 241 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 1.1 |
| Professional school degree | 12 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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