Monroe County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Graduate Degree

9.0%

Population 25+

7,715

Monroe County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Monroe County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.5%1,120
High School Graduate
46.0%3,551
Some College / Associate's
23.4%1,808
Bachelor's Degree
7.1%544
Graduate Degree
9.0%692

Monroe 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 Monroe County, Kentucky

Approximately 16.0% of adults in Monroe County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Monroe County, Kentucky has increased by 4.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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