Illinois Black or African American Alone Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Illinois Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 1,174,889 (which was 13.41% of the Illinois population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 145.65K of them (12.40%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 333.37K of them (28.37%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Illinois Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the male and female population below.
You can find similar information for other races and ethnicities.
You can also see similar information for other states and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 145648 | 12.40 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 333365 | 28.37 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 422112 | 35.93 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 273764 | 23.30 |
Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population
In 2021, the Illinois Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 532,073 (which was 12.48% of the Illinois male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 74.85K of them (14.07%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 171.58K of them (32.25%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Illinois Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 74847 | 14.07 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 171577 | 32.25 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 178302 | 33.51 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 107347 | 20.18 |
Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population
In 2021, the Illinois Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 642,816 (which was 14.28% of the Illinois female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 70.80K of them (11.01%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 161.79K of them (25.17%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Illinois female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 70801 | 11.01 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 161788 | 25.17 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 243810 | 37.93 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 166417 | 25.89 |
