Fayette County, Georgia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

49.9%

Graduate Degree

18.9%

Population 25+

84,438

Fayette County, Georgia Educational Level Distribution

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

Fayette County, Georgia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.1%4,326
High School Graduate
19.0%16,035
Some College / Associate's
26.0%21,942
Bachelor's Degree
31.0%26,208
Graduate Degree
18.9%15,927

Fayette County, Georgia 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 Fayette County, Georgia

Approximately 49.9% of adults in Fayette County, Georgia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fayette County, Georgia has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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