Dallas County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

35.7%

Graduate Degree

13.7%

Population 25+

1,709,388

Dallas County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Dallas County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.1%309,143
High School Graduate
22.3%381,090
Some College / Associate's
23.9%408,292
Bachelor's Degree
22.1%376,976
Graduate Degree
13.7%233,887

Dallas County, Texas 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 Dallas County, Texas

Approximately 35.7% of adults in Dallas County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dallas County, Texas has increased by 7.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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