Benton County, Washington Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.2%

Graduate Degree

12.9%

Population 25+

139,198

Benton County, Washington Educational Level Distribution

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

Benton County, Washington Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.6%14,779
High School Graduate
23.3%32,499
Some College / Associate's
32.8%45,704
Bachelor's Degree
20.3%28,322
Graduate Degree
12.9%17,894

Benton County, Washington 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 Benton County, Washington

Approximately 33.2% of adults in Benton County, Washington hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Benton County, Washington has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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