This was 4.9 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,396.
83.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elko for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,131 | 16.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,919 | 22.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 663 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,409 | 10.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,248 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 1,364 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,491 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 731 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 170 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 66 | 0.5 |
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