Elk County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Graduate Degree

7.7%

Population 25+

22,648

Elk County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Elk County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.7%1,291
High School Graduate
47.9%10,846
Some College / Associate's
25.8%5,847
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%2,930
Graduate Degree
7.7%1,734

Elk 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 Elk County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 20.6% of adults in Elk County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Elk County, Pennsylvania has increased by 4.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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