This was 2.9 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,648.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Elgin for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,414 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,148 | 20.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 623 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,152 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,953 | 12.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,392 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,950 | 25.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,658 | 10.7 |
| Professional school degree | 160 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 87 | 0.6 |
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