Polk County, Minnesota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.0%

Graduate Degree

9.0%

Population 25+

20,733

Polk County, Minnesota Educational Level Distribution

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

Polk County, Minnesota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.2%1,292
High School Graduate
28.4%5,889
Some College / Associate's
37.4%7,749
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%3,943
Graduate Degree
9.0%1,860

Polk 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 Polk County, Minnesota

Approximately 28.0% of adults in Polk County, Minnesota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Polk County, Minnesota has increased by 7.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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