Nevada County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

41.5%

Graduate Degree

14.7%

Population 25+

79,518

Nevada County, California Educational Level Distribution

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

Nevada County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%4,133
High School Graduate
19.2%15,239
Some College / Associate's
34.1%27,110
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%21,323
Graduate Degree
14.7%11,713

Nevada 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 Nevada County, California

Approximately 41.5% of adults in Nevada County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Nevada County, California has increased by 9.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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