La Plata County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

96.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

49.3%

Graduate Degree

19.2%

Population 25+

41,347

La Plata County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

La Plata County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.5%1,446
High School Graduate
19.3%7,981
Some College / Associate's
27.9%11,541
Bachelor's Degree
30.1%12,427
Graduate Degree
19.2%7,952

La Plata 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 La Plata County, Colorado

Approximately 49.3% of adults in La Plata County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in La Plata County, Colorado has increased by 8.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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