Lamar County, Mississippi Education Statistics (2024)
Degree attainment and educational level analysis for Lamar County, Mississippi
Lamar County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)
HS Grad or Higher
92.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
Graduate Degree
13.0%
Population 25+
44,293
Lamar County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution
Lamar County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown
| Level of Education | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
Less than High School | 8.0% | 3,554 |
High School Graduate | 26.0% | 11,514 |
Some College / Associate's | 31.5% | 13,944 |
Bachelor's Degree | 21.5% | 9,518 |
Graduate Degree | 13.0% | 5,763 |
Lamar County, Mississippi Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)
Education Statistics FAQs for Lamar County, Mississippi
Approximately 34.5% of adults in Lamar County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lamar County, Mississippi has increased by 2.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.