Essex County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.8%

Graduate Degree

14.7%

Population 25+

29,098

Essex 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 .

Essex County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.9%2,313
High School Graduate
32.6%9,495
Some College / Associate's
26.6%7,747
Bachelor's Degree
18.1%5,268
Graduate Degree
14.7%4,275

Essex 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 Essex County, New York

Approximately 32.8% of adults in Essex County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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