Fayette County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

48.3%

Graduate Degree

21.0%

Population 25+

211,551

Fayette County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Fayette County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.9%16,662
High School Graduate
18.5%39,203
Some College / Associate's
25.3%53,521
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%57,809
Graduate Degree
21.0%44,356

Fayette County, Kentucky 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, Kentucky

Approximately 48.3% of adults in Fayette County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fayette County, Kentucky has increased by 9.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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