Laurel County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Graduate Degree

7.7%

Population 25+

43,794

Laurel County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Laurel County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.5%6,804
High School Graduate
40.0%17,529
Some College / Associate's
26.9%11,796
Bachelor's Degree
9.8%4,272
Graduate Degree
7.7%3,393

Laurel 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 Laurel County, Kentucky

Approximately 17.5% of adults in Laurel County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Laurel County, Kentucky has increased by 3.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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