This was 12.9 percent lower than the state average of 44.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 662.
89.3 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 | 51 | 10.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 141 | 29.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 27 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 23 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 83 | 17.4 |
| Associate's degree | 72 | 15.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 66 | 13.8 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 2.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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