Nelson County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.8%

Graduate Degree

9.5%

Population 25+

32,949

Nelson County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Nelson County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.7%2,535
High School Graduate
37.9%12,502
Some College / Associate's
30.6%10,066
Bachelor's Degree
14.3%4,726
Graduate Degree
9.5%3,120

Nelson 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 Nelson County, Kentucky

Approximately 23.8% of adults in Nelson County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Nelson County, Kentucky has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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