Yazoo County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

76.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

Graduate Degree

4.5%

Population 25+

17,132

Yazoo County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

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

Yazoo County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
23.5%4,025
High School Graduate
34.4%5,895
Some College / Associate's
26.8%4,590
Bachelor's Degree
10.8%1,854
Graduate Degree
4.5%768

Yazoo 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 Yazoo County, Mississippi

Approximately 15.3% of adults in Yazoo County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Yazoo County, Mississippi has increased by 3.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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