This was 9.4 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,227.
93.4 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 | 172 | 6.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 966 | 36.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 93 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 222 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 379 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 204 | 7.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 448 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 120 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 16 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.2 |

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