This was 17.4 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 554.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wheatland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 43 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 243 | 51.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 24 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 20 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 29 | 6.2 |
| Associate's degree | 79 | 16.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 27 | 5.7 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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