Craighead County, Arkansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.7%

Graduate Degree

11.8%

Population 25+

72,548

Craighead County, Arkansas Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Craighead County, Arkansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.8%7,109
High School Graduate
31.3%22,687
Some College / Associate's
29.2%21,213
Bachelor's Degree
17.9%12,974
Graduate Degree
11.8%8,565

Craighead County, Arkansas Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Craighead County, Arkansas

Approximately 29.7% of adults in Craighead County, Arkansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Craighead County, Arkansas has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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