This was 24.8 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 331.
84.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wheatland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 36 | 15.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 68 | 29.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 18 | 7.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 34 | 14.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 47 | 20.1 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 3.8 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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