This was 8.8 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,894.
93.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elk River for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,121 | 6.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,910 | 23.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 674 | 4.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,136 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,164 | 19.1 |
| Associate's degree | 2,640 | 15.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,914 | 17.6 |
| Master's degree | 809 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 119 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 91 | 0.5 |
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