Clay County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.5%

Graduate Degree

12.8%

Population 25+

177,160

Clay County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Clay County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.8%10,194
High School Graduate
26.8%47,546
Some College / Associate's
30.9%54,676
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%42,003
Graduate Degree
12.8%22,741

Clay 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 Clay County, Missouri

Approximately 36.5% of adults in Clay County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Clay County, Missouri has increased by 6.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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