Wayne County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

80.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

13.9%

Graduate Degree

5.8%

Population 25+

14,197

Wayne County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Wayne County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
19.1%2,709
High School Graduate
42.0%5,961
Some College / Associate's
25.0%3,554
Bachelor's Degree
8.1%1,144
Graduate Degree
5.8%829

Wayne 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 Wayne County, Kentucky

Approximately 13.9% of adults in Wayne County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, Kentucky has increased by 4.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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