Putnam County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.5%

Graduate Degree

20.4%

Population 25+

71,435

Putnam 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 .

Putnam County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.8%4,861
High School Graduate
24.3%17,357
Some College / Associate's
23.4%16,719
Bachelor's Degree
25.1%17,915
Graduate Degree
20.4%14,583

Putnam 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 Putnam County, New York

Approximately 45.5% of adults in Putnam County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Putnam County, New York has increased by 7.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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