Cooper County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.0%

Graduate Degree

8.4%

Population 25+

11,633

Cooper County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Cooper County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.7%1,124
High School Graduate
38.9%4,521
Some College / Associate's
27.5%3,199
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%1,813
Graduate Degree
8.4%976

Cooper 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 Cooper County, Missouri

Approximately 24.0% of adults in Cooper County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cooper County, Missouri has increased by 8.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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