This was 23.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 46,571.
96.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elmhurst for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,056 | 3.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,606 | 11.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 394 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,431 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,554 | 11.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,902 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10,450 | 33.8 |
| Master's degree | 6,197 | 20.1 |
| Professional school degree | 1,505 | 4.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 802 | 2.6 |
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