This was 3.8 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,189.
96.3 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 | 26 | 3.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 238 | 34.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1 | 0.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 57 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 63 | 9.1 |
| Associate's degree | 157 | 22.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 2.6 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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