This was 16.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 474.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wilcox for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 22 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 98 | 32.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 24 | 8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 22 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 55 | 18.3 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 13.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 25 | 8.3 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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