Clay County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.3%

Graduate Degree

6.8%

Population 25+

12,587

Clay County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Clay County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
17.2%2,164
High School Graduate
33.9%4,267
Some College / Associate's
31.6%3,978
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%1,325
Graduate Degree
6.8%853

Clay County, Mississippi 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 Clay County, Mississippi

Approximately 17.3% of adults in Clay County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Clay County, Mississippi has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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