Shelby County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

46.8%

Graduate Degree

16.1%

Population 25+

158,564

Shelby County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Shelby County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.5%8,650
High School Graduate
20.4%32,327
Some College / Associate's
27.3%43,308
Bachelor's Degree
30.7%48,713
Graduate Degree
16.1%25,566

Shelby 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 Shelby County, Alabama

Approximately 46.8% of adults in Shelby County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Shelby County, Alabama has increased by 7.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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