Edgar County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.4%

Graduate Degree

4.8%

Population 25+

12,180

Edgar County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Edgar County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.8%1,320
High School Graduate
40.1%4,886
Some College / Associate's
28.7%3,491
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%1,899
Graduate Degree
4.8%584

Edgar 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 Edgar County, Illinois

Approximately 20.4% of adults in Edgar County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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