Kankakee, IL Metro 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 Kankakee, IL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 71,628. Among this population, 7.49K of them (10.46%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 24.93K of them (34.80%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Kankakee, IL Metro 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 Kankakee, IL Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7490 10.46
High School Graduate or Equivalent 24927 34.80
Some College or Associates Degree 24350 33.99
Bachelors or Higher 14861 20.75

Male Population

The Kankakee, IL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 35,046. Among this population, 4.03K of them (11.50%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.44K of them (35.49%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Kankakee, IL Metro 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 Kankakee, IL Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4031 11.50
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12437 35.49
Some College or Associates Degree 11814 33.71
Bachelors or Higher 6764 19.30

Female Population

The Kankakee, IL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 36,582. Among this population, 3.46K of them (9.46%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.49K of them (34.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Kankakee, IL Metro 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 Kankakee, IL Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3459 9.46
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12490 34.14
Some College or Associates Degree 12536 34.27
Bachelors or Higher 8097 22.13