Metcalfe County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

13.0%

Graduate Degree

6.1%

Population 25+

7,211

Metcalfe County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Metcalfe County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.3%962
High School Graduate
45.5%3,281
Some College / Associate's
28.2%2,033
Bachelor's Degree
6.8%492
Graduate Degree
6.1%443

Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County, Kentucky

Approximately 13.0% of adults in Metcalfe County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Metcalfe County, Kentucky has increased by 5.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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