Lincoln County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.2%

Graduate Degree

13.5%

Population 25+

15,872

Lincoln 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 .

Lincoln County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%844
High School Graduate
24.8%3,935
Some College / Associate's
37.7%5,987
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%2,971
Graduate Degree
13.5%2,135

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, New Mexico

Approximately 32.2% of adults in Lincoln County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lincoln County, New Mexico has increased by 8.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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