This was 25.5 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 694.
82.9 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 | 85 | 17.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 251 | 50.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 15 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 23 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 60 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 51 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 1.6 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 0.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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