This was 22 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 49,263.
96.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Downers Grove for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,255 | 3.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,605 | 13.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 324 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,070 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,762 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,450 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,363 | 35.3 |
| Master's degree | 5,828 | 16.7 |
| Professional school degree | 1,434 | 4.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 893 | 2.6 |
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