DeKalb County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

79.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.1%

Graduate Degree

5.2%

Population 25+

48,738

DeKalb County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

DeKalb County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
20.8%10,119
High School Graduate
33.7%16,432
Some College / Associate's
31.4%15,324
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%4,315
Graduate Degree
5.2%2,548

DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, Alabama

Approximately 14.1% of adults in DeKalb County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in DeKalb County, Alabama has increased by 3.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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