Effingham County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.9%

Graduate Degree

8.9%

Population 25+

23,843

Effingham County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Effingham County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.0%1,664
High School Graduate
30.3%7,233
Some College / Associate's
35.8%8,537
Bachelor's Degree
17.9%4,278
Graduate Degree
8.9%2,131

Effingham 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 Effingham County, Illinois

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

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Effingham County, Illinois has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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