Jim Wells County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

79.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Graduate Degree

4.7%

Population 25+

24,780

Jim Wells County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Jim Wells County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
20.4%5,049
High School Graduate
36.8%9,119
Some College / Associate's
26.5%6,568
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%2,876
Graduate Degree
4.7%1,168

Jim Wells County, Texas 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 Jim Wells County, Texas

Approximately 16.3% of adults in Jim Wells County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jim Wells County, Texas has increased by 5.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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