Bureau County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Graduate Degree

6.8%

Population 25+

23,539

Bureau County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Bureau County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.5%2,010
High School Graduate
34.9%8,213
Some College / Associate's
34.9%8,217
Bachelor's Degree
14.8%3,492
Graduate Degree
6.8%1,607

Bureau 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 Bureau County, Illinois

Approximately 21.7% of adults in Bureau County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bureau County, Illinois has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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