Dougherty County, Georgia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.8%

Graduate Degree

11.2%

Population 25+

54,415

Dougherty County, Georgia Educational Level Distribution

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

Dougherty County, Georgia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.0%7,636
High School Graduate
31.9%17,375
Some College / Associate's
31.3%17,023
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%6,283
Graduate Degree
11.2%6,098

Dougherty County, Georgia 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 Dougherty County, Georgia

Approximately 22.8% of adults in Dougherty County, Georgia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dougherty County, Georgia has increased by 3.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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