Cherokee County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

Graduate Degree

7.3%

Population 25+

19,019

Cherokee County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Cherokee County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
17.6%3,342
High School Graduate
35.3%6,719
Some College / Associate's
30.6%5,820
Bachelor's Degree
9.2%1,751
Graduate Degree
7.3%1,387

Cherokee County, Alabama 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 Cherokee County, Alabama

Approximately 16.5% of adults in Cherokee County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cherokee County, Alabama has increased by 6.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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