This was 9.4 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,617.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elsmere for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 779 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,641 | 30.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 361 | 6.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 365 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 948 | 17.6 |
| Associate's degree | 285 | 5.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 852 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 154 | 2.9 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | less than 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.2 |
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