Lawrence County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.6%

Graduate Degree

6.2%

Population 25+

11,223

Lawrence County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Lawrence County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.3%2,053
High School Graduate
41.8%4,695
Some College / Associate's
25.2%2,831
Bachelor's Degree
8.5%953
Graduate Degree
6.2%691

Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, Kentucky

Approximately 14.6% of adults in Lawrence County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lawrence County, Kentucky has increased by 6.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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