Rio Grande County, Colorado Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

Graduate Degree

12.1%

Population 25+

8,190

Rio Grande County, Colorado Educational Level Distribution

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

Rio Grande County, Colorado Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.5%945
High School Graduate
24.7%2,023
Some College / Associate's
29.3%2,398
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%1,831
Graduate Degree
12.1%993

Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County, Colorado

Approximately 34.5% of adults in Rio Grande County, Colorado hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rio Grande County, Colorado has increased by 15.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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