Jackson County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.0%

Graduate Degree

12.7%

Population 25+

491,772

Jackson County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Jackson County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.3%41,017
High School Graduate
27.9%137,311
Some College / Associate's
29.8%146,454
Bachelor's Degree
21.3%104,751
Graduate Degree
12.7%62,239

Jackson 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 Jackson County, Missouri

Approximately 34.0% of adults in Jackson County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jackson County, Missouri has increased by 7.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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