This was 2.5 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,715.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Park Forest for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,062 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,709 | 18.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 647 | 4.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 895 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,221 | 22.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,965 | 13.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,266 | 15.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,421 | 9.8 |
| Professional school degree | 224 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 96 | 0.7 |
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