Carbon County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

Graduate Degree

6.0%

Population 25+

48,424

Carbon County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Carbon County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.5%4,584
High School Graduate
43.4%21,021
Some College / Associate's
27.9%13,523
Bachelor's Degree
13.2%6,410
Graduate Degree
6.0%2,886

Carbon 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 Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 19.2% of adults in Carbon County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Carbon County, Pennsylvania has increased by 4.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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