Wayne County, Indiana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.5%

Graduate Degree

7.7%

Population 25+

45,348

Wayne County, Indiana Educational Level Distribution

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

Wayne County, Indiana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.2%5,528
High School Graduate
35.8%16,240
Some College / Associate's
31.5%14,306
Bachelor's Degree
12.8%5,796
Graduate Degree
7.7%3,478

Wayne 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 Wayne County, Indiana

Approximately 20.5% of adults in Wayne County, Indiana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, Indiana has increased by 4.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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