This was 5.9 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,397.
93.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wellsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 214 | 6.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 849 | 26.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 158 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 260 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 411 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 513 | 16.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 349 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 392 | 12.4 |
| Professional school degree | 17 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.3 |
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