Clay County, Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.3%

Graduate Degree

12.5%

Population 25+

40,629

Clay County, Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

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

Clay County, Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.7%1,910
High School Graduate
22.5%9,142
Some College / Associate's
33.5%13,621
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%10,896
Graduate Degree
12.5%5,060

Clay County, Minnesota 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 Clay County, Minnesota

Approximately 39.3% of adults in Clay County, Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Clay County, Minnesota has increased by 7.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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