This was 7.9 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 52,537.
86.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elko County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,474 | 13.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,249 | 27.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,950 | 5.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,866 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,527 | 19.3 |
| Associate's degree | 3,118 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,780 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,494 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 300 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 137 | 0.4 |
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