Bates County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Graduate Degree

5.5%

Population 25+

11,271

Bates County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Bates County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.8%1,104
High School Graduate
47.6%5,369
Some College / Associate's
27.8%3,133
Bachelor's Degree
9.3%1,049
Graduate Degree
5.5%616

Bates County, Missouri 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 Bates County, Missouri

Approximately 14.8% of adults in Bates County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bates County, Missouri has increased by 3.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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