Hanover County, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

42.7%

Graduate Degree

16.0%

Population 25+

79,261

Hanover County, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Hanover County, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.5%4,391
High School Graduate
24.1%19,109
Some College / Associate's
27.6%21,914
Bachelor's Degree
26.7%21,202
Graduate Degree
16.0%12,645

Hanover County, Virginia 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 Hanover County, Virginia

Approximately 42.7% of adults in Hanover County, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hanover County, Virginia has increased by 9.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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