This was 11.1 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,428.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wellman for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 85 | 8.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 408 | 39.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 46 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 34 | 3.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 152 | 14.7 |
| Associate's degree | 140 | 13.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 117 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 48 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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