Custer County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.3%

Graduate Degree

6.6%

Population 25+

7,246

Custer County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Custer County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.0%364
High School Graduate
31.6%2,290
Some College / Associate's
39.1%2,834
Bachelor's Degree
17.6%1,277
Graduate Degree
6.6%481

Custer 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 Custer County, Nebraska

Approximately 24.3% of adults in Custer County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Custer County, Nebraska has increased by 6.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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