El Paso County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

41.9%

Graduate Degree

16.8%

Population 25+

493,667

El Paso County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

El Paso County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.9%24,399
High School Graduate
19.6%96,928
Some College / Associate's
33.5%165,602
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%123,655
Graduate Degree
16.8%83,083

El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado

Approximately 41.9% of adults in El Paso County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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