Jefferson County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Graduate Degree

6.7%

Population 25+

25,775

Jefferson County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.7%1,973
High School Graduate
34.5%8,883
Some College / Associate's
39.7%10,236
Bachelor's Degree
11.4%2,946
Graduate Degree
6.7%1,737

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Illinois

Approximately 18.2% of adults in Jefferson County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Illinois has increased by 4.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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