This was 21 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 411.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wharton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 17 | 6.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 131 | 53.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 17 | 6.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 17 | 6.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 23 | 9.3 |
Associate's degree | 18 | 7.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 20 | 8.1 |
Master's degree | 3 | 1.2 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |