Curry County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

Graduate Degree

9.8%

Population 25+

29,647

Curry 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 .

Curry County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.9%5,020
High School Graduate
27.1%8,021
Some College / Associate's
32.7%9,697
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%4,010
Graduate Degree
9.8%2,899

Curry 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 Curry County, New Mexico

Approximately 23.3% of adults in Curry County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Curry County, New Mexico has increased by 5.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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