Fulton County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Graduate Degree

6.0%

Population 25+

24,116

Fulton County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Fulton County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.4%2,265
High School Graduate
37.3%8,997
Some College / Associate's
34.8%8,400
Bachelor's Degree
12.4%2,998
Graduate Degree
6.0%1,456

Fulton 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 Fulton County, Illinois

Approximately 18.5% of adults in Fulton County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fulton County, Illinois has increased by 5.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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