This was 17.2 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,435.
89.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elwood for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 567 | 10.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,405 | 43 |
GED or alternative credential | 443 | 7.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 303 | 5.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 828 | 14.8 |
Associate's degree | 573 | 10.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 347 | 6.2 |
Master's degree | 88 | 1.6 |
Professional school degree | 33 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.2 |