Los Angeles County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

80.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.0%

Graduate Degree

13.0%

Population 25+

6,917,487

Los Angeles County, California Educational Level Distribution

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

Los Angeles County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
19.1%1,323,665
High School Graduate
20.3%1,401,970
Some College / Associate's
24.6%1,700,686
Bachelor's Degree
23.0%1,590,181
Graduate Degree
13.0%900,985

Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County, California

Approximately 36.0% of adults in Los Angeles County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Los Angeles County, California has increased by 7.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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