Kings County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

42.1%

Graduate Degree

17.1%

Population 25+

1,846,499

Kings 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 .

Kings County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.6%288,395
High School Graduate
23.5%433,692
Some College / Associate's
18.8%346,896
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%461,472
Graduate Degree
17.1%316,044

Kings 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 Kings County, New York

Approximately 42.1% of adults in Kings County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Kings County, New York has increased by 13.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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