This was 0.4 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,193.
95.4 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 | 59 | 4.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 386 | 29.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 95 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 128 | 9.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 118 | 9.1 |
| Associate's degree | 187 | 14.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 180 | 13.9 |
| Master's degree | 138 | 10.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.2 |
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