Jefferson County, Arkansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.1%

Graduate Degree

5.8%

Population 25+

44,396

Jefferson County, Arkansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Arkansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.6%5,130
High School Graduate
42.1%18,682
Some College / Associate's
26.3%11,681
Bachelor's Degree
14.3%6,333
Graduate Degree
5.8%2,570

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Arkansas

Approximately 20.1% of adults in Jefferson County, Arkansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Arkansas has increased by 3.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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