Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 34,884. Among this population, 3.86K of them (11.06%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.27K of them (35.19%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, IL Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3859 11.06
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12274 35.19
Some College or Associates Degree 11896 34.10
Bachelors or Higher 6855 19.65

Male Population

The Galesburg, IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 17,509. Among this population, 2.49K of them (14.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.85K of them (39.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, 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 2492 14.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6849 39.12
Some College or Associates Degree 5201 29.71
Bachelors or Higher 2967 16.95

Female Population

The Galesburg, IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 17,375. Among this population, 1.37K of them (7.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.43K of them (31.22%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Galesburg, 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 Galesburg, 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 1367 7.87
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5425 31.22
Some College or Associates Degree 6695 38.53
Bachelors or Higher 3888 22.38