Lincoln County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Graduate Degree

7.5%

Population 25+

25,171

Lincoln County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Lincoln County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.3%3,096
High School Graduate
43.4%10,918
Some College / Associate's
23.7%5,961
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%3,301
Graduate Degree
7.5%1,895

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Tennessee

Approximately 20.6% of adults in Lincoln County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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