This was 8.7 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 516.
88.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in West Nanticoke for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 45 | 11.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 154 | 38 |
| GED or alternative credential | 29 | 7.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 38 | 9.4 |
| Associate's degree | 46 | 11.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 54 | 13.3 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 5.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 8 | 2 |
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