Jefferson County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

Graduate Degree

4.4%

Population 25+

5,012

Jefferson County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.3%317
High School Graduate
41.7%2,092
Some College / Associate's
31.7%1,590
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%793
Graduate Degree
4.4%220

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Nebraska

Approximately 20.2% of adults in Jefferson County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Nebraska has increased by 5.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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