Northampton County, Pennsylvania Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.7%

Graduate Degree

13.8%

Population 25+

223,899

Northampton County, Pennsylvania Educational Level Distribution

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

Northampton County, Pennsylvania Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%15,893
High School Graduate
32.0%71,619
Some College / Associate's
26.2%58,667
Bachelor's Degree
21.0%46,920
Graduate Degree
13.8%30,800

Northampton 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 Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Approximately 34.7% of adults in Northampton County, Pennsylvania hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Northampton County, Pennsylvania has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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