McCreary County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

77.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

8.5%

Graduate Degree

3.5%

Population 25+

11,910

McCreary County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

McCreary County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
22.6%2,692
High School Graduate
41.3%4,921
Some College / Associate's
27.6%3,287
Bachelor's Degree
4.9%588
Graduate Degree
3.5%422

McCreary 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 McCreary County, Kentucky

Approximately 8.5% of adults in McCreary County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in McCreary County, Kentucky has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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