Platte County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

96.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

46.5%

Graduate Degree

18.0%

Population 25+

76,182

Platte County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Platte County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.3%2,524
High School Graduate
20.9%15,930
Some College / Associate's
29.3%22,292
Bachelor's Degree
28.5%21,732
Graduate Degree
18.0%13,704

Platte County, Missouri 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 Platte County, Missouri

Approximately 46.5% of adults in Platte County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Platte County, Missouri has increased by 9.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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