Buffalo County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.4%

Graduate Degree

11.5%

Population 25+

31,737

Buffalo County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Buffalo County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.2%1,961
High School Graduate
24.6%7,816
Some College / Associate's
34.8%11,052
Bachelor's Degree
22.9%7,259
Graduate Degree
11.5%3,649

Buffalo County, Nebraska 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 Buffalo County, Nebraska

Approximately 34.4% of adults in Buffalo County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Buffalo County, Nebraska has increased by 2.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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