Hancock County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.8%

Graduate Degree

11.2%

Population 25+

34,132

Hancock County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Hancock County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.4%3,905
High School Graduate
28.9%9,881
Some College / Associate's
32.8%11,211
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%5,322
Graduate Degree
11.2%3,813

Hancock 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 Hancock County, Mississippi

Approximately 26.8% of adults in Hancock County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hancock County, Mississippi has increased by 5.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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