Ford County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.9%

Graduate Degree

6.2%

Population 25+

9,276

Ford County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Ford County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.4%781
High School Graduate
37.1%3,442
Some College / Associate's
35.6%3,304
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%1,176
Graduate Degree
6.2%573

Ford 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 Ford County, Illinois

Approximately 18.9% of adults in Ford County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Ford County, Illinois has increased by 1.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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