Pontotoc County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

78.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Graduate Degree

7.5%

Population 25+

20,683

Pontotoc County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Pontotoc County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
21.5%4,455
High School Graduate
28.6%5,914
Some College / Associate's
31.4%6,488
Bachelor's Degree
11.0%2,280
Graduate Degree
7.5%1,546

Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County, Mississippi

Approximately 18.5% of adults in Pontotoc County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Pontotoc County, Mississippi has increased by 7.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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