Washington County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.4%

Graduate Degree

9.4%

Population 25+

28,207

Washington County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Washington County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.2%5,126
High School Graduate
32.1%9,053
Some College / Associate's
27.4%7,722
Bachelor's Degree
13.0%3,659
Graduate Degree
9.4%2,647

Washington 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 Washington County, Mississippi

Approximately 22.4% of adults in Washington County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Washington County, Mississippi has increased by 4.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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