Thurston County, Washington Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

38.5%

Graduate Degree

14.9%

Population 25+

214,184

Thurston County, Washington Educational Level Distribution

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

Thurston County, Washington Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%11,340
High School Graduate
22.0%47,068
Some College / Associate's
34.2%73,318
Bachelor's Degree
23.6%50,643
Graduate Degree
14.9%31,815

Thurston 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 Thurston County, Washington

Approximately 38.5% of adults in Thurston County, Washington hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Thurston County, Washington has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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