Kent County, Michigan Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

40.8%

Graduate Degree

14.7%

Population 25+

445,698

Kent County, Michigan Educational Level Distribution

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

Kent County, Michigan Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.7%34,360
High School Graduate
23.4%104,091
Some College / Associate's
28.1%125,392
Bachelor's Degree
26.1%116,445
Graduate Degree
14.7%65,410

Kent 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 Kent County, Michigan

Approximately 40.8% of adults in Kent County, Michigan hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Kent County, Michigan has increased by 10.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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