Monroe County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.4%

Graduate Degree

4.9%

Population 25+

23,532

Monroe County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Monroe County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.5%3,658
High School Graduate
40.1%9,441
Some College / Associate's
27.9%6,572
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%2,712
Graduate Degree
4.9%1,149

Monroe 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 Monroe County, Mississippi

Approximately 16.4% of adults in Monroe County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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