Smith County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Graduate Degree

5.7%

Population 25+

14,351

Smith County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Smith County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.0%1,727
High School Graduate
41.9%6,016
Some College / Associate's
27.6%3,960
Bachelor's Degree
12.8%1,837
Graduate Degree
5.7%811

Smith 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 Smith County, Tennessee

Approximately 18.5% of adults in Smith County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Smith County, Tennessee has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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