This was 3.9 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,135.
89.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Waynesville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 217 | 10.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 644 | 31.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 20 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 86 | 4.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 395 | 19.2 |
| Associate's degree | 150 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 326 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 186 | 9 |
| Professional school degree | 22 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 11 | 0.5 |

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