This was 23.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,342.
82.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elberton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 504 | 17.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 905 | 31.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 135 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 344 | 12.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 477 | 16.8 |
| Associate's degree | 139 | 4.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 221 | 7.8 |
| Master's degree | 72 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 32 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 12 | 0.4 |
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