This was 15.1 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 64,990.
93.7 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 | 2,769 | 6.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,805 | 17.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 798 | 1.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,539 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,533 | 12.6 |
Associate's degree | 4,793 | 11 |
Bachelor's degree | 11,964 | 27.3 |
Master's degree | 4,521 | 10.3 |
Professional school degree | 2,023 | 4.6 |
Doctorate degree | 1,021 | 2.3 |