Erie County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

38.0%

Graduate Degree

17.1%

Population 25+

674,034

Erie County, New York Educational Level Distribution

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

Erie County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.5%50,429
High School Graduate
25.1%169,409
Some College / Associate's
29.3%197,747
Bachelor's Degree
21.0%141,266
Graduate Degree
17.1%115,183

Erie County, New York 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 Erie County, New York

Approximately 38.0% of adults in Erie County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Erie County, New York has increased by 8.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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