This was 6.5 percent higher than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,017.
91.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elkins for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 354 | 8.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,492 | 35.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 268 | 6.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 198 | 4.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 372 | 8.9 |
Associate's degree | 243 | 5.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 761 | 18.3 |
Master's degree | 392 | 9.4 |
Professional school degree | 26 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 51 | 1.2 |