Fayette County, Indiana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Graduate Degree

4.2%

Population 25+

16,358

Fayette County, Indiana Educational Level Distribution

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

Fayette County, Indiana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.2%2,329
High School Graduate
42.5%6,949
Some College / Associate's
27.2%4,455
Bachelor's Degree
11.8%1,935
Graduate Degree
4.2%690

Fayette County, Indiana 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 Fayette County, Indiana

Approximately 16.0% of adults in Fayette County, Indiana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fayette County, Indiana has increased by 7.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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