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 |