This was 0.6 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,779.
95.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Palos Park for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 187 | 4.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 927 | 23.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 18 | 0.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 389 | 10 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 641 | 16.5 |
| Associate's degree | 158 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 758 | 19.5 |
| Master's degree | 503 | 13 |
| Professional school degree | 210 | 5.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 91 | 2.3 |
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