This was 1.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 195,963.
92.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sangamon County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 10,223 | 7.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 31,803 | 23.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 5,787 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 11,236 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 19,352 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 11,411 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 28,706 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 12,710 | 9.3 |
| Professional school degree | 3,570 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,582 | 1.2 |
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