Pennington County, Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.0%

Graduate Degree

5.5%

Population 25+

9,641

Pennington County, Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

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

Pennington County, Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%500
High School Graduate
31.0%2,987
Some College / Associate's
42.8%4,130
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%1,489
Graduate Degree
5.5%535

Pennington 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 Pennington County, Minnesota

Approximately 21.0% of adults in Pennington County, Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Pennington County, Minnesota has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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