Kankakee County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Graduate Degree

8.1%

Population 25+

71,873

Kankakee County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Kankakee County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.4%6,054
High School Graduate
34.9%25,111
Some College / Associate's
35.5%25,482
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%9,385
Graduate Degree
8.1%5,841

Kankakee 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 Kankakee County, Illinois

Approximately 21.2% of adults in Kankakee County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Kankakee County, Illinois has increased by 3.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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