Herkimer County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Graduate Degree

9.5%

Population 25+

42,910

Herkimer 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 .

Herkimer County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.5%3,626
High School Graduate
33.9%14,536
Some College / Associate's
35.0%15,015
Bachelor's Degree
13.2%5,674
Graduate Degree
9.5%4,059

Herkimer 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 Herkimer County, New York

Approximately 22.7% of adults in Herkimer County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Herkimer County, New York has increased by 4.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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