Orange County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.5%

Graduate Degree

13.9%

Population 25+

260,987

Orange 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 .

Orange County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.2%26,650
High School Graduate
27.9%72,859
Some College / Associate's
29.3%76,535
Bachelor's Degree
18.6%48,580
Graduate Degree
13.9%36,363

Orange 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 Orange County, New York

Approximately 32.5% of adults in Orange County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Orange County, New York has increased by 4.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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