Alameda County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

52.2%

Graduate Degree

23.4%

Population 25+

1,192,437

Alameda County, California Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Alameda County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.2%133,545
High School Graduate
15.4%183,660
Some College / Associate's
21.2%252,232
Bachelor's Degree
28.8%343,484
Graduate Degree
23.4%279,516

Alameda County, California Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Alameda County, California

Approximately 52.2% of adults in Alameda County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Alameda County, California has increased by 12.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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