Sunflower County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

75.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Graduate Degree

6.4%

Population 25+

16,645

Sunflower County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Sunflower County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
24.5%4,084
High School Graduate
29.2%4,867
Some College / Associate's
30.2%5,026
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%1,595
Graduate Degree
6.4%1,073

Sunflower 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 Sunflower County, Mississippi

Approximately 16.0% of adults in Sunflower County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sunflower County, Mississippi has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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