Jackson County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.3%

Graduate Degree

16.8%

Population 25+

31,605

Jackson County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Jackson County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%2,257
High School Graduate
23.2%7,320
Some College / Associate's
33.4%10,553
Bachelor's Degree
19.5%6,167
Graduate Degree
16.8%5,308

Jackson 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 Jackson County, Illinois

Approximately 36.3% of adults in Jackson County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jackson County, Illinois has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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