Jefferson County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

37.0%

Graduate Degree

15.5%

Population 25+

543,045

Jefferson County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.7%47,478
High School Graduate
25.7%139,320
Some College / Associate's
28.6%155,167
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%117,106
Graduate Degree
15.5%83,974

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Kentucky

Approximately 37.0% of adults in Jefferson County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Kentucky has increased by 8.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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