Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.4%

Graduate Degree

11.8%

Population 25+

380,042

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.5%47,350
High School Graduate
33.7%128,010
Some College / Associate's
21.4%81,407
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%78,303
Graduate Degree
11.8%44,972

Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 32.4% of adults in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has increased by 9.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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