This was 8 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 638.
97.3 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 | 13 | 2.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 203 | 42.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 15 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 21 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 66 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 76 | 16 |
| Bachelor's degree | 68 | 14.3 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |

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