Highlands County, Florida Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.5%

Graduate Degree

7.5%

Population 25+

82,181

Highlands County, Florida Educational Level Distribution

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

Highlands County, Florida Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.4%10,977
High School Graduate
34.2%28,109
Some College / Associate's
32.0%26,281
Bachelor's Degree
13.0%10,671
Graduate Degree
7.5%6,143

Highlands County, Florida 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 Highlands County, Florida

Approximately 20.5% of adults in Highlands County, Florida hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Highlands County, Florida has increased by 5.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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