This was 20.6 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,236.
81.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elmira for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,325 | 18.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,305 | 23.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,297 | 12.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,471 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,962 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,844 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,615 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 913 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 118 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 128 | 0.7 |
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