Palm Beach County, Florida Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

40.5%

Graduate Degree

16.0%

Population 25+

1,131,157

Palm Beach County, Florida Educational Level Distribution

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

Palm Beach County, Florida Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.8%122,319
High School Graduate
22.6%255,674
Some College / Associate's
26.1%294,732
Bachelor's Degree
24.6%277,864
Graduate Degree
16.0%180,568

Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County, Florida

Approximately 40.5% of adults in Palm Beach County, Florida hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Palm Beach County, Florida has increased by 8.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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