Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.6%

Graduate Degree

12.3%

Population 25+

152,596

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.3%12,712
High School Graduate
34.4%52,467
Some College / Associate's
26.7%40,672
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%27,923
Graduate Degree
12.3%18,822

Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 30.6% of adults in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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