This was 10.6 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 522.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ellsworth for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 41 | 11.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 77 | 22.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 17 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 29 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 50 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 56 | 16.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 69 | 20.1 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 0.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.6 |

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