This was 10 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 53,844.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Elyria for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4,813 | 13 |
Regular high school diploma | 10,501 | 28.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,949 | 5.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,761 | 10.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,658 | 15.3 |
Associate's degree | 4,595 | 12.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,729 | 10.1 |
Master's degree | 1,580 | 4.3 |
Professional school degree | 149 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 166 | 0.4 |