This was 13.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 67,875.
91.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Palatine for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,195 | 8.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,740 | 14.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 601 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,320 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,260 | 13.2 |
| Associate's degree | 3,320 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 14,810 | 31.3 |
| Master's degree | 7,278 | 15.4 |
| Professional school degree | 1,127 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 639 | 1.4 |
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