This was 16.3 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,968.
77.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elkin for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 609 | 22.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 735 | 26.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 64 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 208 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 423 | 15.4 |
| Associate's degree | 197 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 387 | 14.1 |
| Master's degree | 64 | 2.3 |
| Professional school degree | 31 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 24 | 0.9 |
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