Jackson County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

75.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

8.8%

Graduate Degree

3.2%

Population 25+

9,074

Jackson County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Jackson County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
24.9%2,257
High School Graduate
42.7%3,873
Some College / Associate's
23.6%2,142
Bachelor's Degree
5.6%509
Graduate Degree
3.2%293

Jackson 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 Jackson County, Kentucky

Approximately 8.8% of adults in Jackson County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jackson County, Kentucky has increased by 2.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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