Educational attainment measures the share of the population (age 25 and older) by highest level of education awarded. Regions with higher levels of education tend to have greater per capita income growth, as well as, a workforce that is better prepared for knowledge-based and technical jobs.
Changes in educational attainment for people age 25 and older happen gradually. Over the last 10 years (2015-2025), there has been a shift towards higher education. Associate, Bachelor, and Graduate or more level degrees have collectively increased 7.5%, up from 40% in 2015 to 47.5% in 2025. Bachelor Degree and Graduate degree or more are both up around 3.5% from 2015, while attainment levels of Some college or no degree and less are all down 2.5% from 2015, showing a direct shift towards higher education.