Douglas County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

97.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

62.0%

Graduate Degree

22.5%

Population 25+

259,400

Douglas County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

Douglas County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
2.1%5,542
High School Graduate
11.3%29,194
Some College / Associate's
24.6%63,778
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%102,402
Graduate Degree
22.5%58,484

Douglas 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 Douglas County, Colorado

Approximately 62.0% of adults in Douglas County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Douglas County, Colorado has increased by 7.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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