This was 3.1 percent lower than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 26,230.
96.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elbert County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 671 | 3.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,197 | 22.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 452 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,550 | 8.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,073 | 16.4 |
Associate's degree | 2,415 | 12.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,443 | 23.7 |
Master's degree | 1,638 | 8.7 |
Professional school degree | 224 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 103 | 0.5 |