New Castle County, Delaware Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.7%

Graduate Degree

17.2%

Population 25+

402,879

New Castle County, Delaware Educational Level Distribution

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

New Castle County, Delaware Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.4%29,897
High School Graduate
26.7%107,506
Some College / Associate's
26.2%105,603
Bachelor's Degree
22.5%90,463
Graduate Degree
17.2%69,410

New Castle County, Delaware 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 New Castle County, Delaware

Approximately 39.7% of adults in New Castle County, Delaware hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in New Castle County, Delaware has increased by 7.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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