Polk County, Arkansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.8%

Graduate Degree

4.9%

Population 25+

13,532

Polk County, Arkansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Polk County, Arkansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.7%1,858
High School Graduate
36.4%4,922
Some College / Associate's
32.1%4,349
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%1,741
Graduate Degree
4.9%662

Polk 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 Polk County, Arkansas

Approximately 17.8% of adults in Polk County, Arkansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Polk County, Arkansas has increased by 7.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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