Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 25,267. Among this population, 2.49K of them (9.86%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.60K of them (41.94%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, IL Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2492 9.86
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10598 41.94
Some College or Associates Degree 7939 31.42
Bachelors or Higher 4238 16.77

Male Population

The Pontiac, IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 12,624. Among this population, 1.55K of them (12.27%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.53K of them (43.77%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, 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 1549 12.27
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5526 43.77
Some College or Associates Degree 3760 29.79
Bachelors or Higher 1789 14.17

Female Population

The Pontiac, IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 12,643. Among this population, 943 of them (7.46%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.07K of them (40.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, 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 943 7.46
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5072 40.12
Some College or Associates Degree 4179 33.05
Bachelors or Higher 2449 19.37