DeKalb County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.0%

Graduate Degree

13.3%

Population 25+

60,637

DeKalb County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

DeKalb County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.8%4,712
High School Graduate
26.2%15,873
Some College / Associate's
33.1%20,072
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%11,925
Graduate Degree
13.3%8,055

DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, Illinois

Approximately 33.0% of adults in DeKalb County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in DeKalb County, Illinois has increased by 4.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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