Feb 25, 2026 - News
Half of Metro Denver adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher
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About half of all adults in metro Denver hold bachelor's degrees or higher, new census data shows.
Why it matters: Colorado's educated population is considered an economic development driver and contributes to the ongoing shift in the state's political landscape to favor Democrats.
By the numbers: Denver's percentage of residents 25 and older with at least a bachelor's degree increased to 49.4% in 2024 from a 43.8% rate in 2019.
- The 5.6-point growth is the 4th largest increase among the nation's 100 largest metro areas.
The big picture: The share of Americans 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more increased to 38% from 34%.