Jefferson County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

52.0%

Graduate Degree

19.3%

Population 25+

429,259

Jefferson County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.2%18,131
High School Graduate
18.2%78,227
Some College / Associate's
25.6%109,739
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%140,330
Graduate Degree
19.3%82,832

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Colorado

Approximately 52.0% of adults in Jefferson County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Colorado has increased by 12.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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