Knox County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

76.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

13.6%

Graduate Degree

6.9%

Population 25+

20,327

Knox County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Knox County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
23.1%4,688
High School Graduate
41.2%8,378
Some College / Associate's
22.1%4,496
Bachelor's Degree
6.7%1,362
Graduate Degree
6.9%1,403

Knox 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 Knox County, Kentucky

Approximately 13.6% of adults in Knox County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Knox County, Kentucky has increased by 5.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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