This was 13.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 109,924.
88.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kankakee County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,545 | 11.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 22,006 | 30.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,218 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 5,858 | 8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 11,344 | 15.6 |
| Associate's degree | 6,851 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,433 | 13 |
| Master's degree | 4,363 | 6 |
| Professional school degree | 835 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 355 | 0.5 |
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