This was 4.3 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,629.
89.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wauconda for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 988 | 10.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,685 | 18.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 349 | 3.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 680 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,064 | 11.6 |
| Associate's degree | 791 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,623 | 28.6 |
| Master's degree | 773 | 8.4 |
| Professional school degree | 135 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 77 | 0.8 |
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