This was 3.3 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,444.
89.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wilmington for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 808 | 10.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,351 | 30.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 470 | 6.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 530 | 6.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 935 | 12 |
Associate's degree | 837 | 10.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,083 | 13.9 |
Master's degree | 565 | 7.3 |
Professional school degree | 59 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 128 | 1.6 |