This was 4.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 26,889.
92.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in McHenry for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,445 | 7.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,923 | 26 |
| GED or alternative credential | 584 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,569 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,021 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,785 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,285 | 22.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,235 | 6.5 |
| Professional school degree | 65 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 42 | 0.2 |
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