This was 27.5 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 73,979.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Evanston for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,755 | 5.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,566 | 9.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 892 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,297 | 2.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,143 | 8.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,958 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 13,896 | 29.3 |
| Master's degree | 10,943 | 23.1 |
| Professional school degree | 3,433 | 7.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,567 | 7.5 |
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