Quantcast

SE Illinois News

Friday, September 12, 2025

31.4 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Hamilton County

Webp names 9

31.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hamilton County in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This was 12.3 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,151.

86.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Degree distribution in Hamilton County for 2020*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree78613.5
Regular high school diploma1,55226.6
GED or alternative credential2213.8
Some college, less than 1 year4357.5
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree1,00217.2
Associate's degree59510.2
Bachelor's degree72712.5
Master's degree4397.5
Professional school degree360.6
Doctorate degree330.6
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2020.

MORE NEWS