This was 17.3 percent higher than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 417.
98.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wahpeton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4 | 1.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 59 | 18 |
| GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 30 | 9.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 43 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 100 | 30.6 |
| Master's degree | 34 | 10.4 |
| Professional school degree | 15 | 4.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 10 | 3.1 |
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