Cowlitz County, Washington Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.6%

Graduate Degree

5.7%

Population 25+

78,946

Cowlitz County, Washington Educational Level Distribution

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

Cowlitz County, Washington Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.1%7,987
High School Graduate
31.8%25,144
Some College / Associate's
40.4%31,905
Bachelor's Degree
11.9%9,404
Graduate Degree
5.7%4,506

Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County, Washington

Approximately 17.6% of adults in Cowlitz County, Washington hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cowlitz County, Washington has increased by 2.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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