Denver County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

56.5%

Graduate Degree

22.3%

Population 25+

532,052

Denver County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

Denver County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.8%47,042
High School Graduate
14.4%76,546
Some College / Associate's
20.2%107,706
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%182,311
Graduate Degree
22.3%118,447

Denver 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 Denver County, Colorado

Approximately 56.5% of adults in Denver County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Denver County, Colorado has increased by 16.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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