Jackson County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.7%

Graduate Degree

9.5%

Population 25+

100,644

Jackson County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Jackson County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.0%11,117
High School Graduate
26.5%26,649
Some College / Associate's
35.8%36,050
Bachelor's Degree
17.2%17,315
Graduate Degree
9.5%9,513

Jackson 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 Jackson County, Mississippi

Approximately 26.7% of adults in Jackson County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jackson County, Mississippi has increased by 8.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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