Lancaster County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

41.9%

Graduate Degree

15.4%

Population 25+

205,622

Lancaster County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Lancaster County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.4%13,149
High School Graduate
20.4%41,911
Some College / Associate's
31.4%64,470
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%54,400
Graduate Degree
15.4%31,692

Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, Nebraska

Approximately 41.9% of adults in Lancaster County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lancaster County, Nebraska has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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