This was 17.5 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,231.
79.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elgin for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,370 | 20.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,900 | 28.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 601 | 8.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 579 | 8.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 908 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 312 | 4.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 681 | 10.1 |
| Master's degree | 332 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 21 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 47 | 0.7 |
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