Shelby County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.3%

Graduate Degree

4.5%

Population 25+

15,001

Shelby County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Shelby County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.1%762
High School Graduate
40.7%6,100
Some College / Associate's
35.9%5,391
Bachelor's Degree
13.8%2,077
Graduate Degree
4.5%671

Shelby 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 Shelby County, Illinois

Approximately 18.3% of adults in Shelby County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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