Kent County, Delaware Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Graduate Degree

11.1%

Population 25+

126,457

Kent County, Delaware Educational Level Distribution

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

Kent County, Delaware Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.0%11,391
High School Graduate
33.8%42,800
Some College / Associate's
29.6%37,443
Bachelor's Degree
16.4%20,776
Graduate Degree
11.1%14,047

Kent County, Delaware 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 Kent County, Delaware

Approximately 27.5% of adults in Kent County, Delaware hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Kent County, Delaware has increased by 7.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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