Douglas County, Kansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

53.2%

Graduate Degree

24.5%

Population 25+

71,726

Douglas County, Kansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Douglas County, Kansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.4%3,161
High School Graduate
18.6%13,325
Some College / Associate's
23.8%17,086
Bachelor's Degree
28.7%20,569
Graduate Degree
24.5%17,585

Douglas County, Kansas 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 Douglas County, Kansas

Approximately 53.2% of adults in Douglas County, Kansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Douglas County, Kansas has increased by 4.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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