Adams County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Graduate Degree

8.8%

Population 25+

45,024

Adams County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Adams County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.2%2,780
High School Graduate
34.0%15,301
Some College / Associate's
32.4%14,578
Bachelor's Degree
18.6%8,387
Graduate Degree
8.8%3,978

Adams County, Illinois Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Adams County, Illinois

Approximately 27.5% of adults in Adams County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Adams County, Illinois has increased by 6.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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