This was 10.2 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,720.
97.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mokena for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 384 | 2.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,997 | 20.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 227 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,076 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,971 | 13.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,417 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,100 | 28.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,867 | 12.9 |
| Professional school degree | 252 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 160 | 1.1 |
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