This was 8.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,941.
95.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Coal City village for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 158 | 4.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 817 | 25 |
| GED or alternative credential | 231 | 7.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 312 | 9.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 603 | 18.5 |
| Associate's degree | 416 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 466 | 14.3 |
| Master's degree | 249 | 7.6 |
| Professional school degree | 15 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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