Clay County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

73.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.5%

Graduate Degree

8.6%

Population 25+

14,446

Clay County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Clay County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
26.2%3,792
High School Graduate
36.8%5,323
Some College / Associate's
21.4%3,092
Bachelor's Degree
6.9%994
Graduate Degree
8.6%1,245

Clay 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 Clay County, Kentucky

Approximately 15.5% of adults in Clay County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Clay County, Kentucky has increased by 8.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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