Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 26,164. Among this population, 2.64K of them (10.11%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.30K of them (31.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, IL Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2644 10.11
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8299 31.72
Some College or Associates Degree 10466 40.00
Bachelors or Higher 4755 18.17

Male Population

The Mount Vernon, IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 13,433. Among this population, 1.68K of them (12.51%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.62K of them (34.41%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, 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 1681 12.51
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4622 34.41
Some College or Associates Degree 4924 36.66
Bachelors or Higher 2206 16.42

Female Population

The Mount Vernon, IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 12,731. Among this population, 963 of them (7.56%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.68K of them (28.88%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, 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 963 7.56
High School Graduate or Equivalent 3677 28.88
Some College or Associates Degree 5542 43.53
Bachelors or Higher 2549 20.02