DeSoto County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.0%

Graduate Degree

10.4%

Population 25+

126,660

DeSoto County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

DeSoto County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.3%10,544
High School Graduate
29.5%37,388
Some College / Associate's
33.2%42,043
Bachelor's Degree
18.5%23,469
Graduate Degree
10.4%13,216

DeSoto County, Mississippi 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 DeSoto County, Mississippi

Approximately 29.0% of adults in DeSoto County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in DeSoto County, Mississippi has increased by 7.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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