Shelby County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.8%

Graduate Degree

12.6%

Population 25+

34,252

Shelby County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Shelby County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.2%3,491
High School Graduate
30.5%10,453
Some College / Associate's
26.5%9,064
Bachelor's Degree
20.2%6,927
Graduate Degree
12.6%4,317

Shelby 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 Shelby County, Kentucky

Approximately 32.8% of adults in Shelby County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Shelby County, Kentucky has increased by 9.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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