McHenry County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.2%

Graduate Degree

12.0%

Population 25+

216,281

McHenry County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

McHenry County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.3%13,691
High School Graduate
26.7%57,744
Some College / Associate's
31.7%68,651
Bachelor's Degree
23.2%50,136
Graduate Degree
12.0%26,059

McHenry 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 McHenry County, Illinois

Approximately 35.2% of adults in McHenry County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in McHenry County, Illinois has increased by 3.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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