This was 12.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 44,683.
92.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Stephenson County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,522 | 7.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,963 | 28.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,758 | 5.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,357 | 10.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,274 | 16.6 |
| Associate's degree | 3,256 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,370 | 13.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,705 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 329 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 215 | 0.7 |
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