Boone County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Graduate Degree

9.4%

Population 25+

35,680

Boone County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Boone County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.8%4,924
High School Graduate
29.2%10,416
Some College / Associate's
33.4%11,904
Bachelor's Degree
14.3%5,087
Graduate Degree
9.4%3,349

Boone 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 Boone County, Illinois

Approximately 23.6% of adults in Boone County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Boone County, Illinois has increased by 2.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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