Douglas County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.9%

Graduate Degree

7.2%

Population 25+

13,326

Douglas County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Douglas County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.5%1,666
High School Graduate
34.0%4,527
Some College / Associate's
32.7%4,353
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%1,818
Graduate Degree
7.2%962

Douglas 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 Douglas County, Illinois

Approximately 20.9% of adults in Douglas County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Douglas County, Illinois has increased by 5.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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