Kearney County, Nebraska Education Statistics (2024)

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Kearney County, Nebraska

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Kearney County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

Graduate Degree

6.3%

Population 25+

4,633

Kearney County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Kearney County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.1%284
High School Graduate
24.0%1,110
Some College / Associate's
35.4%1,641
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%1,308
Graduate Degree
6.3%290

Kearney 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 Kearney County, Nebraska

Approximately 34.5% of adults in Kearney County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Kearney County, Nebraska has increased by 9.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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