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Kern County Median Educational Attainment 2006 |
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Education Level |
Percent of Total Number |
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Less Than High School Diploma |
29% |
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High School Graduate or Higher |
56% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
15% |
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Total Population Age 25+ |
458,671 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2006 Data Profile
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Bakersfield Median Educational Attainment 2006 |
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Education Level |
Percent of Total Number |
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Less Than High School Diploma |
19% |
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High School Graduate or Higher (Including Equivalency) |
60% |
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher |
21% |
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Total Population Age 25+ |
177,672 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2006 Data Profile
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Graduation Rate Comparison by Cities 2006 |
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City |
Percent* |
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Bakersfield, CA |
81% |
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Sacramento, CA |
81% |
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New York, NY |
79% |
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Phoenix, AZ |
78% |
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Riverside, CA |
77% |
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Chicago, IL |
77% |
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Stockton, CA |
76% |
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Fresno, CA |
75% |
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Anaheim, CA |
74% |
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Los Angeles, CA |
73% |
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*Percent of residents with a high school diploma or equivalent in cities with a population of 250,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2006 |
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