Coles County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.9%

Graduate Degree

11.1%

Population 25+

30,304

Coles County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Coles County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.9%2,697
High School Graduate
30.7%9,314
Some College / Associate's
33.5%10,140
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%4,786
Graduate Degree
11.1%3,367

Coles 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 Coles County, Illinois

Approximately 26.9% of adults in Coles County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Coles County, Illinois has increased by 3.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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