Owsley County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

70.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

7.1%

Graduate Degree

2.1%

Population 25+

2,963

Owsley County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Owsley County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
29.6%876
High School Graduate
42.9%1,270
Some College / Associate's
20.5%606
Bachelor's Degree
5.0%149
Graduate Degree
2.1%62

Owsley 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 Owsley County, Kentucky

Approximately 7.1% of adults in Owsley County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Owsley County, Kentucky has increased by 1.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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