Richmond County, New York Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.7%

Graduate Degree

14.1%

Population 25+

347,481

Richmond 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 .

Richmond County, New York Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.6%40,212
High School Graduate
29.7%103,218
Some College / Associate's
23.0%79,987
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%75,138
Graduate Degree
14.1%48,926

Richmond 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 Richmond County, New York

Approximately 35.7% of adults in Richmond County, New York hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Richmond County, New York has increased by 7.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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