Dawson County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

77.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.6%

Graduate Degree

4.4%

Population 25+

15,460

Dawson County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Dawson County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
22.1%3,413
High School Graduate
32.1%4,967
Some College / Associate's
28.2%4,358
Bachelor's Degree
13.2%2,046
Graduate Degree
4.4%676

Dawson 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 Dawson County, Nebraska

Approximately 17.6% of adults in Dawson County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dawson County, Nebraska has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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