Powell County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

13.8%

Graduate Degree

5.6%

Population 25+

8,807

Powell County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Powell County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.0%1,584
High School Graduate
44.7%3,938
Some College / Associate's
23.5%2,071
Bachelor's Degree
8.2%722
Graduate Degree
5.6%492

Powell 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 Powell County, Kentucky

Approximately 13.8% of adults in Powell County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Powell County, Kentucky has increased by 3.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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