Adams County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

25.8%

Graduate Degree

10.9%

Population 25+

74,849

Adams County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Adams County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.6%6,439
High School Graduate
39.9%29,899
Some College / Associate's
25.7%19,229
Bachelor's Degree
14.9%11,143
Graduate Degree
10.9%8,139

Adams County, Pennsylvania 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 Adams County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 25.8% of adults in Adams County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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