Ward County, North Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.6%

Graduate Degree

9.3%

Population 25+

44,405

Ward County, North Dakota Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Ward County, North Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%2,330
High School Graduate
28.5%12,634
Some College / Associate's
36.7%16,305
Bachelor's Degree
20.3%9,025
Graduate Degree
9.3%4,111

Ward County, North Dakota 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 Ward County, North Dakota

Approximately 29.6% of adults in Ward County, North Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Ward County, North Dakota has increased by 3.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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