Mercer County, Kentucky Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Mercer County, Kentucky
Mercer County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
92.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
Graduate Degree
9.2%
Population 25+
16,065
Mercer County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution
Mercer County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 8.0% | 1,279 |
High School Graduate | 34.4% | 5,522 |
Some College / Associate's | 32.8% | 5,263 |
Bachelor's Degree | 15.7% | 2,515 |
Graduate Degree | 9.2% | 1,486 |
Mercer County, Kentucky Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for Mercer County, Kentucky
Approximately 24.9% of adults in Mercer County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mercer County, Kentucky has increased by 7.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.