This was 3.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 181,111.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Peoria County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 9,998 | 8.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 29,242 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 5,180 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 9,608 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 18,543 | 15.2 |
| Associate's degree | 11,486 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 23,312 | 19.1 |
| Master's degree | 10,623 | 8.7 |
| Professional school degree | 2,484 | 2 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,516 | 1.2 |
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Village of Brimfield• West Peoria City• Village of Kingston Mines• Village of Bartonville• Village of Mapleton• Village of Dunlap• Rome• Village of Norwood• Village of Hanna City• City of Peoria• Lake Camelot• City of Chillicothe• Village of Princeville• Village Of Bellevue• City of Elmwood• Village Of Glasford
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