Bell County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

79.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

Graduate Degree

6.2%

Population 25+

16,627

Bell County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Bell County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
20.1%3,350
High School Graduate
37.8%6,292
Some College / Associate's
26.2%4,364
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%1,590
Graduate Degree
6.2%1,031

Bell County, Kentucky 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 Bell County, Kentucky

Approximately 15.8% of adults in Bell County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bell County, Kentucky has increased by 4.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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