Lincoln County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.9%

Graduate Degree

6.9%

Population 25+

16,772

Lincoln County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Lincoln County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
17.2%2,879
High School Graduate
43.1%7,225
Some College / Associate's
23.8%3,995
Bachelor's Degree
9.1%1,522
Graduate Degree
6.9%1,151

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Kentucky

Approximately 15.9% of adults in Lincoln County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lincoln County, Kentucky has increased by 5.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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