This indicator reports the percentage of population age 25-44 with at least some post-secondary education. It includes individuals who pursued education following high school but did not receive a degree as well as those who attained degrees. Data are based on the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-23 5-year estimates. Source US Census Bureau,…
The adjusted cohort graduation rate (ACGR) is a graduation metric that follows a “cohort” of first-time 9th graders in a particular school year, and adjusts this number by adding any students who transfer into the cohort after 9th grade and subtracting any students who transfer out, emigrate to another country, or pass away. The ACGR…
This indicator reports the employment status of population age 25-64 by educational attainment for the report area. Unemployed Population by Educational Attainment Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data…
This indicator reports the rate of chronic absenteeism (students absent 10% or more school days during the school year 2022-2023). Note: Since the data are protected by adding or subtracting one student for cell sizes less than or equal to four and random data swapping for cell sizes less than or equal to three, the…
This indicator reports the percentage of the population age 3+ enrolled in post-secondary education (i.e., in undergraduate, graduate, or professional school). This indicator helps identify places where post-secondary education opportunities are either abundant or lacking in the educational system. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is…
Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data every year. The ACS has an annual sample size of about 3.5 million addresses, with survey information collected nearly every day of…
This indicator reports the percentage of the population aged 25 and older obtaining an Associate’s level degree or higher. This indicator is relevant because educational attainment is a key driver of population health. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide…
This indicator reports the percentage of the population aged 25 and older obtaining an Bachelor’s level degree or higher. This indicator is relevant because educational attainment is a key driver of population health. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide…
This indicator reports the percentage of the population aged 25 and older without a high school diploma (or equivalency) or higher. This indicator is relevant educational attainment is a key driver of population health. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to…
This indicator reports the childcare costs for a household with two children as a percent of median household income. Data are acquired from the 2024&2023 Living Wage Calculator and Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates and are used in the 2025 County Health Rankings. Source United States Census Bureau, US Census Small Area Income and…