Jefferson County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.7%

Graduate Degree

8.0%

Population 25+

160,812

Jefferson County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Jefferson County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.0%12,925
High School Graduate
31.6%50,880
Some College / Associate's
35.6%57,266
Bachelor's Degree
16.7%26,886
Graduate Degree
8.0%12,855

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Missouri

Approximately 24.7% of adults in Jefferson County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jefferson County, Missouri has increased by 8.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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