Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 229,885. Among this population, 27.57K of them (11.99%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 72.40K of them (31.49%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 27569 11.99
High School Graduate or Equivalent 72401 31.49
Some College or Associates Degree 75893 33.01
Bachelors or Higher 54022 23.50

Male Population

The Rockford, IL Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 111,225. Among this population, 14.37K of them (12.92%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 35.75K of them (32.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 14370 12.92
High School Graduate or Equivalent 35750 32.14
Some College or Associates Degree 35569 31.98
Bachelors or Higher 25536 22.96

Female Population

The Rockford, IL Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 118,660. Among this population, 13.20K of them (11.12%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 36.65K of them (30.89%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 13199 11.12
High School Graduate or Equivalent 36651 30.89
Some College or Associates Degree 40324 33.98
Bachelors or Higher 28486 24.01