This was 5 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,725.
88.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elizabeth for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,295 | 11.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,286 | 20.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 797 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 562 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,961 | 17.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,107 | 10.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,829 | 16.7 |
| Master's degree | 896 | 8.2 |
| Professional school degree | 96 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 105 | 1 |
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