Union County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

79.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.1%

Graduate Degree

6.9%

Population 25+

18,528

Union County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Union County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
20.2%3,736
High School Graduate
31.0%5,741
Some College / Associate's
29.7%5,505
Bachelor's Degree
12.2%2,267
Graduate Degree
6.9%1,279

Union 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 Union County, Mississippi

Approximately 19.1% of adults in Union County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Union County, Mississippi has increased by 4.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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