Houston County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.0%

Graduate Degree

8.5%

Population 25+

74,980

Houston County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Houston County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.1%9,079
High School Graduate
32.3%24,215
Some College / Associate's
32.5%24,405
Bachelor's Degree
14.6%10,923
Graduate Degree
8.5%6,358

Houston 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 Houston County, Alabama

Approximately 23.0% of adults in Houston County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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