This was 7.3 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,429.
92.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jo Daviess County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,223 | 7.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,952 | 30.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 635 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,113 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,306 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 1,599 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,643 | 16.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,261 | 7.8 |
| Professional school degree | 227 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 114 | 0.7 |
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