Perry County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

80.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Graduate Degree

8.6%

Population 25+

19,251

Perry County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Perry County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
19.6%3,769
High School Graduate
36.8%7,079
Some College / Associate's
28.9%5,563
Bachelor's Degree
6.1%1,183
Graduate Degree
8.6%1,657

Perry 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 Perry County, Kentucky

Approximately 14.8% of adults in Perry County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Perry County, Kentucky has increased by 2.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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