Chesterfield County, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

43.8%

Graduate Degree

16.9%

Population 25+

256,373

Chesterfield County, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Chesterfield County, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.9%17,765
High School Graduate
21.7%55,696
Some College / Associate's
27.6%70,656
Bachelor's Degree
26.9%68,882
Graduate Degree
16.9%43,374

Chesterfield County, Virginia 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 Chesterfield County, Virginia

Approximately 43.8% of adults in Chesterfield County, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Chesterfield County, Virginia has increased by 8.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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