Chaves County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

80.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Graduate Degree

7.3%

Population 25+

41,958

Chaves County, New Mexico Educational Level Distribution

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

Chaves County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
19.1%8,012
High School Graduate
29.4%12,343
Some College / Associate's
33.6%14,091
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%4,469
Graduate Degree
7.3%3,043

Chaves County, New Mexico 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 Chaves County, New Mexico

Approximately 17.9% of adults in Chaves County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Chaves County, New Mexico has increased by 2.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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