Independence County, Arkansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Graduate Degree

6.1%

Population 25+

25,236

Independence County, Arkansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Independence County, Arkansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.8%2,968
High School Graduate
37.4%9,431
Some College / Associate's
32.7%8,260
Bachelor's Degree
12.0%3,035
Graduate Degree
6.1%1,542

Independence County, Arkansas 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 Independence County, Arkansas

Approximately 18.1% of adults in Independence County, Arkansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Independence County, Arkansas has increased by 3.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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