Cherokee County, Kansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Graduate Degree

6.0%

Population 25+

13,325

Cherokee County, Kansas Educational Level Distribution

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

Cherokee County, Kansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.6%1,406
High School Graduate
34.9%4,657
Some College / Associate's
35.1%4,674
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%1,788
Graduate Degree
6.0%800

Cherokee County, Kansas 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 Cherokee County, Kansas

Approximately 19.4% of adults in Cherokee County, Kansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cherokee County, Kansas has increased by 5.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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