DeKalb County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.4%

Graduate Degree

4.9%

Population 25+

7,950

DeKalb County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

DeKalb County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.6%839
High School Graduate
41.5%3,300
Some College / Associate's
31.6%2,511
Bachelor's Degree
11.4%910
Graduate Degree
4.9%390

DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, Missouri

Approximately 16.4% of adults in DeKalb County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in DeKalb County, Missouri has increased by 4.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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