This was 13 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,728.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Willmar for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,765 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,875 | 23 |
| GED or alternative credential | 573 | 4.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 683 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,173 | 17.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,827 | 14.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,819 | 14.6 |
| Master's degree | 516 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 223 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 0.3 |
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