Lake County, Indiana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

25.8%

Graduate Degree

8.5%

Population 25+

342,844

Lake County, Indiana Educational Level Distribution

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

Lake County, Indiana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.8%33,748
High School Graduate
34.2%117,213
Some College / Associate's
30.2%103,417
Bachelor's Degree
17.3%59,422
Graduate Degree
8.5%29,044

Lake County, Indiana 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 Lake County, Indiana

Approximately 25.8% of adults in Lake County, Indiana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lake County, Indiana has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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