Fayette County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.9%

Graduate Degree

4.8%

Population 25+

11,345

Fayette County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Fayette County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.3%1,626
High School Graduate
39.9%4,525
Some College / Associate's
30.9%3,509
Bachelor's Degree
10.1%1,143
Graduate Degree
4.8%542

Fayette 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 Fayette County, Alabama

Approximately 14.9% of adults in Fayette County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fayette County, Alabama has increased by 5.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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