Portage County, Wisconsin Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.0%

Graduate Degree

10.0%

Population 25+

46,544

Portage County, Wisconsin Educational Level Distribution

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

Portage County, Wisconsin Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.5%2,570
High School Graduate
30.3%14,100
Some College / Associate's
30.1%14,033
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%11,205
Graduate Degree
10.0%4,636

Portage County, Wisconsin 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 Portage County, Wisconsin

Approximately 34.0% of adults in Portage County, Wisconsin hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Portage County, Wisconsin has increased by 7.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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