This was 29.9 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,413.
97 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wakefield for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 233 | 3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 649 | 8.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 53 | 0.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 236 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 585 | 7.5 |
| Associate's degree | 298 | 3.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,620 | 33.8 |
| Master's degree | 2,072 | 26.7 |
| Professional school degree | 618 | 8 |
| Doctorate degree | 385 | 5 |
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