Sussex County, Delaware Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.0%

Graduate Degree

14.1%

Population 25+

193,708

Sussex County, Delaware Educational Level Distribution

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

Sussex County, Delaware Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.8%19,045
High School Graduate
29.8%57,754
Some College / Associate's
27.4%53,011
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%36,534
Graduate Degree
14.1%27,364

Sussex 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 Sussex County, Delaware

Approximately 33.0% of adults in Sussex County, Delaware hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sussex County, Delaware has increased by 11.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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