This was 16.8 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,748.
87.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wayland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 147 | 12.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 394 | 34.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 82 | 7.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 56 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 126 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 118 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 87 | 7.6 |
| Master's degree | 115 | 10.1 |
| Professional school degree | 10 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | 0.6 |
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