This was 1.5 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 531,756.
85.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kane County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 49,927 | 14.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 68,080 | 19.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 11,471 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 26,086 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 45,748 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 26,363 | 7.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 78,305 | 22.5 |
| Master's degree | 33,481 | 9.6 |
| Professional school degree | 5,064 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,911 | 1.1 |
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