Sterling, IL Micro Area White Alone Population 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 White Alone population aged 25 years and above was 36,656 (which was 93.29% of the Sterling, IL Micro Area population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 2.91K of them (7.94%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 13.98K of them (38.14%) 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 White Alone population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the male and female population below.

You can find similar information for other races and ethnicities.

You can also see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.

Percentage of Sterling, IL Micro Area White Alone 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 White Alone Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2909 7.94
High School Graduate or Equivalent 13979 38.14
Some College or Associates Degree 12707 34.67
Bachelors or Higher 7061 19.26

Education Attainment of White Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Sterling, IL Micro Area White Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 17,837 (which was 92.14% of the Sterling, IL Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 1.37K of them (7.68%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 7.34K 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 White Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Sterling, IL Micro Area White Alone 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 White Alone Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1369 7.68
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7338 41.14
Some College or Associates Degree 6019 33.74
Bachelors or Higher 3111 17.44

Education Attainment of White Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Sterling, IL Micro Area White Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 18,819 (which was 94.40% of the Sterling, IL Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 1.54K of them (8.18%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 6.64K of them (35.29%) 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 White Alone 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 White Alone Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1540 8.18
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6641 35.29
Some College or Associates Degree 6688 35.54
Bachelors or Higher 3950 20.99