Jefferson County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.2%

Graduate Degree

14.8%

Population 25+

453,037

Jefferson County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.8%39,967
High School Graduate
26.3%119,038
Some College / Associate's
28.7%129,931
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%96,832
Graduate Degree
14.8%67,269

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Alabama

Approximately 36.2% of adults in Jefferson County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Alabama has increased by 7.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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