Hoosiers by the Numbers

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Porter County, IN

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Education

The level of education of our workforce is a critical factor for economic and community development. It often provides insight into the skill levels of a local area. The metrics provided here focus on the attainment of degrees and high school graduates' higher education intent. The type of work (occupations) residents perform can also assist in understanding skill levels.

Educational Attainment
 20182019202020212022
Total Population 25 and Older114,687115,646116,954118,889120,140
    Less than 9th Grade2,1081,9822,5272,2802,326
    9th to 12th, No Diploma5,7505,4355,0754,7784,954
    High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)39,60040,53040,12740,92141,477
    Some College, No Degree23,90823,83025,24624,57825,051
    Associate Degree10,92710,98910,47810,36810,398
    Bachelors Degree20,30520,68420,97022,08822,294
    Graduate or Professional Degree*12,08912,19612,53113,87613,640
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates
*Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees

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