Hempstead County, Arkansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Graduate Degree

6.2%

Population 25+

13,149

Hempstead County, Arkansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Hempstead County, Arkansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
17.6%2,315
High School Graduate
37.4%4,922
Some College / Associate's
28.6%3,764
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%1,337
Graduate Degree
6.2%811

Hempstead 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 Hempstead County, Arkansas

Approximately 16.3% of adults in Hempstead County, Arkansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hempstead County, Arkansas has increased by 1.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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