Colfax County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

25.4%

Graduate Degree

9.2%

Population 25+

9,281

Colfax 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 .

Colfax County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.7%903
High School Graduate
32.8%3,046
Some College / Associate's
32.1%2,975
Bachelor's Degree
16.2%1,502
Graduate Degree
9.2%855

Colfax 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 Colfax County, New Mexico

Approximately 25.4% of adults in Colfax County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Colfax County, New Mexico has increased by 5.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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