This was 14.9 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,494.
89.2 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 | 113 | 10.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 365 | 34.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 62 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 62 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 239 | 22.9 |
| Associate's degree | 66 | 6.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 74 | 7.1 |
| Master's degree | 52 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.9 |
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