This was 8.9 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,663.
90.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Waukon for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 256 | 9.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 859 | 32.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 140 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 120 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 394 | 15.1 |
| Associate's degree | 303 | 11.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 374 | 14.3 |
| Master's degree | 147 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 16 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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