This was 7.8 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,245.
88.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elmont for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,933 | 11.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,975 | 23.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,124 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,151 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,493 | 17.6 |
| Associate's degree | 2,481 | 9.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,024 | 19.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,929 | 7.6 |
| Professional school degree | 307 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 80 | 0.3 |
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