Phelps County, Nebraska Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.9%

Graduate Degree

9.0%

Population 25+

6,101

Phelps County, Nebraska Educational Level Distribution

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

Phelps County, Nebraska Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.9%424
High School Graduate
27.9%1,703
Some College / Associate's
35.2%2,149
Bachelor's Degree
20.9%1,275
Graduate Degree
9.0%550

Phelps 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 Phelps County, Nebraska

Approximately 29.9% of adults in Phelps County, Nebraska hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Phelps County, Nebraska has increased by 7.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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