Wayne County, Illinois Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Graduate Degree

5.1%

Population 25+

11,235

Wayne County, Illinois Educational Level Distribution

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

Wayne County, Illinois Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.4%1,164
High School Graduate
35.4%3,976
Some College / Associate's
38.0%4,269
Bachelor's Degree
11.1%1,252
Graduate Degree
5.1%574

Wayne 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 Wayne County, Illinois

Approximately 16.3% of adults in Wayne County, Illinois hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, Illinois has increased by 4.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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