Washington County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Graduate Degree

8.3%

Population 25+

9,824

Washington County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Washington County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%695
High School Graduate
31.1%3,051
Some College / Associate's
38.4%3,772
Bachelor's Degree
15.2%1,495
Graduate Degree
8.3%811

Washington 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 Washington County, Illinois

Approximately 23.5% of adults in Washington County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Washington County, Illinois has increased by 6.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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