Effingham, IL Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Effingham, IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 23,719. Among this population, 1.63K of them (6.88%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.78K of them (32.81%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Effingham, IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Effingham, IL Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Effingham, IL Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Effingham, IL Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1631 6.88
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7783 32.81
Some College or Associates Degree 8827 37.22
Bachelors or Higher 5478 23.10

Male Population

The Effingham, IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 11,737. Among this population, 677 of them (5.77%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.15K of them (35.32%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Effingham, IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Effingham, IL Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Effingham, IL Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 677 5.77
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4146 35.32
Some College or Associates Degree 4291 36.56
Bachelors or Higher 2623 22.35

Female Population

The Effingham, IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 11,982. Among this population, 954 of them (7.96%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.64K of them (30.35%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Effingham, IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Effingham, IL Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Effingham, IL Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 954 7.96
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3637 30.35
Some College or Associates Degree 4536 37.86
Bachelors or Higher 2855 23.83