This was 7.1 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,809.
89.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wilson for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 588 | 10.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,804 | 32.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 237 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 385 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 666 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 538 | 9.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 761 | 13.7 |
| Master's degree | 448 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 140 | 2.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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