This was 17.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,709.
90.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Machesney Park for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,460 | 9.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,395 | 28.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,391 | 8.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,567 | 10 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,642 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,458 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,001 | 12.8 |
| Master's degree | 620 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 60 | 0.4 |
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