Mercer County, Pennsylvania Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
91.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
Graduate Degree
8.6%
Population 25+
78,478
Mercer County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution
Mercer County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 8.3% | 6,489 |
High School Graduate | 40.3% | 31,608 |
Some College / Associate's | 25.8% | 20,271 |
Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 13,359 |
Graduate Degree | 8.6% | 6,751 |
Mercer County, Pennsylvania Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Approximately 25.6% of adults in Mercer County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mercer County, Pennsylvania has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.