Richland County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.1%

Graduate Degree

5.8%

Population 25+

10,914

Richland County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Richland County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.5%931
High School Graduate
34.4%3,749
Some College / Associate's
38.0%4,152
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%1,453
Graduate Degree
5.8%629

Richland 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 Richland County, Illinois

Approximately 19.1% of adults in Richland County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Richland County, Illinois has increased by 1.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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