Lamar County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

12.1%

Graduate Degree

5.3%

Population 25+

9,714

Lamar County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Lamar County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.5%1,605
High School Graduate
39.4%3,830
Some College / Associate's
32.0%3,108
Bachelor's Degree
6.8%661
Graduate Degree
5.3%510

Lamar 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 Lamar County, Alabama

Approximately 12.1% of adults in Lamar County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lamar County, Alabama has increased by 2.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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