Houghton County, Michigan Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

37.2%

Graduate Degree

16.6%

Population 25+

21,930

Houghton County, Michigan Educational Level Distribution

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

Houghton County, Michigan Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.5%1,217
High School Graduate
28.1%6,162
Some College / Associate's
29.1%6,384
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%4,528
Graduate Degree
16.6%3,639

Houghton County, Michigan 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 Houghton County, Michigan

Approximately 37.2% of adults in Houghton County, Michigan hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Houghton County, Michigan has increased by 10.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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