This was 17.8 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,883.
93 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 | 299 | 7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,583 | 37 |
| GED or alternative credential | 174 | 4.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 461 | 10.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 656 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 462 | 10.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 345 | 8.1 |
| Master's degree | 254 | 5.9 |
| Professional school degree | 9 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 40 | 0.9 |
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