Sumner County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.6%

Graduate Degree

11.7%

Population 25+

141,642

Sumner County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Sumner County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.7%10,911
High School Graduate
28.1%39,792
Some College / Associate's
30.6%43,388
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%30,930
Graduate Degree
11.7%16,621

Sumner 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 Sumner County, Tennessee

Approximately 33.6% of adults in Sumner County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sumner County, Tennessee has increased by 10.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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