Chaffee County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

47.0%

Graduate Degree

18.7%

Population 25+

16,499

Chaffee County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

Chaffee County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%868
High School Graduate
20.6%3,398
Some College / Associate's
27.2%4,481
Bachelor's Degree
28.3%4,670
Graduate Degree
18.7%3,082

Chaffee County, Colorado 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 Chaffee County, Colorado

Approximately 47.0% of adults in Chaffee County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Chaffee County, Colorado has increased by 13.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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