Sterling, 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 Sterling, IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 39,294. Among this population, 3.40K of them (8.65%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.89K of them (37.89%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Sterling, 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 Sterling, IL Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3399 8.65
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14889 37.89
Some College or Associates Degree 13608 34.63
Bachelors or Higher 7398 18.83

Male Population

The Sterling, IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 19,358. Among this population, 1.63K of them (8.44%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.96K of them (41.14%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 1633 8.44
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7964 41.14
Some College or Associates Degree 6498 33.57
Bachelors or Higher 3263 16.86

Female Population

The Sterling, IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 19,936. Among this population, 1.77K of them (8.86%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.93K of them (34.74%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 1766 8.86
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6925 34.74
Some College or Associates Degree 7110 35.66
Bachelors or Higher 4135 20.74