This was 7.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 92.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elk Creek for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3 | 4.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 34 | 46.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6 | 8.2 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 13.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 16 | 21.9 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |

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