This was 9.9 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,716.
90.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wellington for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 458 | 9.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,301 | 26.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 422 | 8.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 425 | 8.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 736 | 14.8 |
Associate's degree | 479 | 9.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 891 | 17.9 |
Master's degree | 228 | 4.6 |
Professional school degree | 14 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 16 | 0.3 |