This was 14.5 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,171.
87.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in McElhattan for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 118 | 12.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 387 | 40.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 70 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 45 | 4.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 82 | 8.6 |
| Associate's degree | 89 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 109 | 11.4 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 11 | 1.2 |
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