DeKalb County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.8%

Graduate Degree

7.8%

Population 25+

14,826

DeKalb County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

DeKalb County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.5%2,294
High School Graduate
39.1%5,804
Some College / Associate's
24.6%3,641
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%1,937
Graduate Degree
7.8%1,150

DeKalb County, Tennessee 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 DeKalb County, Tennessee

Approximately 20.8% of adults in DeKalb County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in DeKalb County, Tennessee has increased by 9.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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