Lamar County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.6%

Graduate Degree

7.3%

Population 25+

34,480

Lamar County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

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

Lamar County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.4%3,939
High School Graduate
33.6%11,569
Some College / Associate's
33.4%11,533
Bachelor's Degree
14.2%4,909
Graduate Degree
7.3%2,530

Lamar 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 Lamar County, Texas

Approximately 21.6% of adults in Lamar County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lamar County, Texas has increased by 4.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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