This was 1.1 percent lower than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,847.
94.9 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 | 101 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 385 | 19.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 51 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 150 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 422 | 21.5 |
| Associate's degree | 116 | 5.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 515 | 26.2 |
| Master's degree | 168 | 8.5 |
| Professional school degree | 22 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 1.8 |
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