Sacramento County, California Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.1%

Graduate Degree

12.4%

Population 25+

1,097,404

Sacramento County, California Educational Level Distribution

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

Sacramento County, California Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.7%128,480
High School Graduate
21.7%237,785
Some College / Associate's
32.5%356,568
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%238,873
Graduate Degree
12.4%135,698

Sacramento 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 Sacramento County, California

Approximately 34.1% of adults in Sacramento County, California hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sacramento County, California has increased by 6.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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