Mercer County, New Jersey Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.4%

Graduate Degree

21.2%

Population 25+

261,611

Mercer County, New Jersey Educational Level Distribution

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

Mercer County, New Jersey Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.6%27,675
High School Graduate
24.0%62,806
Some College / Associate's
20.0%52,251
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%63,514
Graduate Degree
21.2%55,365

Mercer County, New Jersey 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 Mercer County, New Jersey

Approximately 45.4% of adults in Mercer County, New Jersey hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mercer County, New Jersey has increased by 7.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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