Lafayette County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.2%

Graduate Degree

9.2%

Population 25+

23,207

Lafayette County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Lafayette County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.4%1,946
High School Graduate
35.4%8,207
Some College / Associate's
30.0%6,970
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%3,958
Graduate Degree
9.2%2,126

Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, Missouri

Approximately 26.2% of adults in Lafayette County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lafayette County, Missouri has increased by 10.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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