Sumter County, Alabama Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

Graduate Degree

9.5%

Population 25+

6,991

Sumter County, Alabama Educational Level Distribution

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

Sumter County, Alabama Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.7%955
High School Graduate
35.3%2,467
Some College / Associate's
32.0%2,240
Bachelor's Degree
9.5%666
Graduate Degree
9.5%663

Sumter 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 Sumter County, Alabama

Approximately 19.0% of adults in Sumter County, Alabama hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sumter County, Alabama has increased by 6.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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