Jefferson County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.5%

Graduate Degree

11.1%

Population 25+

74,083

Jefferson County, New York Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.0%5,924
High School Graduate
31.8%23,592
Some College / Associate's
33.7%24,970
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%11,375
Graduate Degree
11.1%8,222

Jefferson County, New York 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 Jefferson County, New York

Approximately 26.5% of adults in Jefferson County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, New York has increased by 6.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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