Douglas County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.9%

Graduate Degree

5.0%

Population 25+

8,461

Douglas County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Douglas County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.4%1,132
High School Graduate
35.9%3,040
Some College / Associate's
35.8%3,025
Bachelor's Degree
9.9%839
Graduate Degree
5.0%425

Douglas 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 Douglas County, Missouri

Approximately 14.9% of adults in Douglas County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Douglas County, Missouri has increased by 4.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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