Illinois 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, among the 8,764,878 Illinois population aged 25 years and above, 885.32K of them (10.10%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 2.23M of them (25.40%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Illinois population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Illinois male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 885321 | 10.10 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 2226182 | 25.40 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 2483806 | 28.34 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 3169569 | 36.16 |
Male Population
Among the 4,262,102 Illinois male population aged 25 years and above, 460.17K of them (10.80%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.13M of them (26.59%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Illinois male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 460172 | 10.80 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1133246 | 26.59 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1172109 | 27.50 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1496575 | 35.11 |
Female Population
Among the 4,502,776 Illinois female population aged 25 years and above, 425.15K of them (9.44%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.09M of them (24.27%) 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 | 425149 | 9.44 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1092936 | 24.27 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1311697 | 29.13 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1672994 | 37.16 |