Simpson County, Kentucky Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Graduate Degree

8.1%

Population 25+

13,641

Simpson County, Kentucky Educational Level Distribution

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

Simpson County, Kentucky Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.1%1,236
High School Graduate
41.3%5,634
Some College / Associate's
30.8%4,208
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%1,464
Graduate Degree
8.1%1,099

Simpson 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 Simpson County, Kentucky

Approximately 18.8% of adults in Simpson County, Kentucky hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Simpson County, Kentucky has increased by 3.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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