This was 17.3 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,865.
79.6 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 | 436 | 20.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 788 | 36.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 51 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 55 | 2.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 349 | 16.3 |
Associate's degree | 193 | 9 |
Bachelor's degree | 207 | 9.7 |
Master's degree | 62 | 2.9 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |