This was 0.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,107.
95.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in McDonough County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 867 | 4.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,975 | 27.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 615 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,336 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,553 | 14.1 |
| Associate's degree | 1,931 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,896 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 2,083 | 11.5 |
| Professional school degree | 179 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 721 | 4 |
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