This was 2.8 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,465.
93 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wamego for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 195 | 7 |
Regular high school diploma | 671 | 24.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 92 | 3.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 262 | 9.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 293 | 10.5 |
Associate's degree | 262 | 9.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 785 | 28.3 |
Master's degree | 186 | 6.7 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 32 | 1.2 |