Newton County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.3%

Graduate Degree

9.8%

Population 25+

13,622

Newton County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Newton County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.2%1,932
High School Graduate
34.1%4,651
Some College / Associate's
32.3%4,405
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%1,305
Graduate Degree
9.8%1,329

Newton 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 Newton County, Mississippi

Approximately 19.3% of adults in Newton County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Newton County, Mississippi has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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