This was 14.3 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,401.
93.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wheaton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 73 | 6.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 281 | 26.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 97 | 9.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 73 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 179 | 16.8 |
| Associate's degree | 150 | 14.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 151 | 14.2 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 3.7 |
| Professional school degree | 20 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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