Denton County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

49.4%

Graduate Degree

17.2%

Population 25+

662,975

Denton County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Denton County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.4%42,731
High School Graduate
16.6%110,340
Some College / Associate's
27.5%182,106
Bachelor's Degree
32.2%213,469
Graduate Degree
17.2%114,329

Denton 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 Denton County, Texas

Approximately 49.4% of adults in Denton County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Denton County, Texas has increased by 10.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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