Ottawa County, Michigan Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

38.9%

Graduate Degree

13.6%

Population 25+

192,975

Ottawa County, Michigan Educational Level Distribution

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

Ottawa County, Michigan Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.6%10,718
High School Graduate
25.6%49,374
Some College / Associate's
30.0%57,799
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%48,891
Graduate Degree
13.6%26,193

Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Michigan

Approximately 38.9% of adults in Ottawa County, Michigan hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Ottawa County, Michigan has increased by 10.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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