This was 4.4 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,450.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elk Grove for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,242 | 5.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,156 | 21.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 428 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,779 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,727 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 2,545 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,881 | 24.8 |
| Master's degree | 2,502 | 10.5 |
| Professional school degree | 261 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 233 | 1 |
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