Rock Island County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.7%

Graduate Degree

9.0%

Population 25+

98,032

Rock Island County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Rock Island County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.3%9,142
High School Graduate
30.9%30,314
Some College / Associate's
35.0%34,343
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%15,377
Graduate Degree
9.0%8,856

Rock Island 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 Rock Island County, Illinois

Approximately 24.7% of adults in Rock Island County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rock Island County, Illinois has increased by 3.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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