This was 6.4 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 51,065.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Coles County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,977 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,423 | 25.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,796 | 5.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,637 | 8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,779 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 3,682 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,011 | 15.2 |
| Master's degree | 2,630 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 392 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 537 | 1.6 |
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