This was 13.7 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,743.
80.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Welcome for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 963 | 19.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,470 | 29.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 284 | 5.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 244 | 4.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 739 | 14.9 |
Associate's degree | 461 | 9.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 746 | 15.1 |
Master's degree | 31 | 0.6 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 8 | 0.2 |