This was 12.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,691.
89.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wisconsin Rapids for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,240 | 10.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,320 | 35.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 540 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,022 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,532 | 12.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,726 | 14.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,237 | 10.2 |
| Master's degree | 510 | 4.2 |
| Professional school degree | 49 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 11 | less than 0.1 |
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