This was 3.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 38,684.
87.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wheeling for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,472 | 12.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,731 | 20.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 492 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,486 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,798 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 1,777 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,565 | 26.5 |
| Master's degree | 3,631 | 12.7 |
| Professional school degree | 258 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 315 | 1.1 |
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