Jefferson County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Graduate Degree

6.3%

Population 25+

169,590

Jefferson County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.9%25,327
High School Graduate
32.9%55,768
Some College / Associate's
32.4%55,027
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%22,724
Graduate Degree
6.3%10,744

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Texas

Approximately 19.7% of adults in Jefferson County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Texas has increased by 2.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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