Greater Grand Rapids’ concentration of 25- to 34-year-olds with a bachelor’s degrees or higher is 2X the national average. Educational Attainment in Greater Grand Rapids
Since 2019
19.7% 9%
35%
2014 % of Population
2019 % of Population
2024 % of Population
Growth in the 25–34-year-old population with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Greater Grand Rapids
30%
25%
20%
15%
National average growth for 25-34 year-olds holding bachelor’s degrees or higher
10%
Source: Michigan Future, Inc.
5%
0%
Less Than 9th Grade
9th Grade to 12th Grade
High School Diploma
Some College
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate Degree & Higher
Source: Lightcast
Educational Attainment as Percent of Population
Graduate Degree & Higher
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate’s Degree
Some College
High School Diploma 9th Grade to 12th Grade
Grand Rapids
Michigan
U.S.
Less Than 9th Grade
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Source: Lightcast
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