This was 14.5 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 55,583.
91.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Whiteside County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,383 | 8.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 12,331 | 31.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,376 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,407 | 8.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,199 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 4,018 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,736 | 12.1 |
| Master's degree | 2,192 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 352 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 112 | 0.3 |
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