Education Data
Learn what education data are available from the Census Bureau, including educational attainment, school enrollment, fields of degree, school district finances, and the educational services industry. Get help or find education data by topic or survey or via interactive data tools, downloadable tables, maps, publications.
Education Tables and Datasets
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All Education Data on data.census.govFind all education tables, maps and charts, from school enrollment, educational attainment and degrees, vocational training and more on data.census.gov. -
Educational Services Data on data.census.govFind tables, maps, charts, and profiles on the Educational Services industry (NAICS code 61) on data.census.gov. -
Educational Attainment TablesData on educational attainment, which refers to the highest level of education that an individual has completed. -
Public School System Finances DataEducation finance data include revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets [cash and security holdings] of elementary and secondary public school systems.
How to Find Education Data
Read our flyer on the various types of education-related data available from the U.S. Census Bureau or expand the methods below, from Education Data Tools to Education Data Surveys.
Education Data Articles, Reports & Publications
Read Census Bureau reports, research briefs, and statistical publications on education trends, school finances, and demographic characteristics of students and graduates.
America Counts: Education-Related Data Articles
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America Counts StoryMore First-Time Moms Live With an Unmarried PartnerDecember 16, 2025About a quarter of all first-time mothers were cohabiting at the time of childbirth in the early 2020s. College-educated moms were more likely to be married.
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America Counts StoryHow Education Impacted Income and Earnings From 2004 to 2024September 09, 2025U.S. median inflation-adjusted income for householders age 25 and over rose 18% from 2004 to 2024 but income gains varied widely by education levels.
Need Help with Education Data?
Get training, tutorials, and expert assistance to help you find, understand, and use Census Bureau education statistics for research, policy, and planning.
Data Gems on Education
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Data GemHow to Visualize Data for Your Area on data.census.govMarch 17, 2026Discover how to visualize the most popular statistics for your area through the data visualization profiles on data.census.gov.
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Data GemUsing SAIPE Data for Grant ApplicationsMay 23, 2025Learn how to access up-to-date poverty and income statistics for states, counties, and school districts.
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Data Help & LearningExplore our guidance and resources for data users under Data Help & Learning on our main Data and Maps page. -
GlossaryFind definitions of statistical terms, including education-related data. -
Ask our ExpertsSend your data question to our Census Bureau Customer Service team to hear from one of our experts. -
State Data CentersContact affiliated statistical organizations appointed by your state who can assist with education and other official statistics.