This was 6.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 725.
95.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wellsburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 24 | 4.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 199 | 34.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 25 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 45 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 81 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 119 | 20.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 70 | 12.3 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 0.9 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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