Jefferson County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.8%

Graduate Degree

7.7%

Population 25+

41,208

Jefferson County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.0%4,532
High School Graduate
37.0%15,230
Some College / Associate's
31.2%12,856
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%5,399
Graduate Degree
7.7%3,191

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Tennessee

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

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Tennessee has increased by 7.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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