Butte County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.9%

Graduate Degree

11.4%

Population 25+

135,188

Butte County, California Educational Level Distribution

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

Butte County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.4%12,730
High School Graduate
22.7%30,637
Some College / Associate's
36.0%48,663
Bachelor's Degree
20.5%27,738
Graduate Degree
11.4%15,420

Butte 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 Butte County, California

Approximately 31.9% of adults in Butte County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Butte County, California has increased by 7.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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