This was 11.3 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,801.
84.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Whiting for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 438 | 15.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,084 | 39.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 159 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 100 | 3.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 306 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 160 | 5.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 392 | 14.1 |
| Master's degree | 107 | 3.9 |
| Professional school degree | 25 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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