Letcher County, Kentucky Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
82.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Population 25+
14,909
Letcher County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution
Letcher County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 17.6% | 2,628 |
High School Graduate | 36.2% | 5,403 |
Some College / Associate's | 33.7% | 5,017 |
Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 1,039 |
Graduate Degree | 5.5% | 822 |
Letcher County, Kentucky Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for Letcher County, Kentucky
Approximately 12.5% of adults in Letcher County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Letcher County, Kentucky has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.