This was 7.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,274.
89.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elmwood Park for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,762 | 10.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,178 | 24.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 534 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 821 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,523 | 20.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,661 | 9.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,741 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,433 | 8.4 |
| Professional school degree | 310 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 82 | 0.5 |
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