Breathitt County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

80.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

Graduate Degree

7.6%

Population 25+

9,559

Breathitt County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Breathitt County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
19.7%1,886
High School Graduate
42.1%4,029
Some College / Associate's
22.8%2,181
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%733
Graduate Degree
7.6%730

Breathitt 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 Breathitt County, Kentucky

Approximately 15.3% of adults in Breathitt County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Breathitt County, Kentucky has increased by 4.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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