Lawrence County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

Graduate Degree

5.7%

Population 25+

25,731

Lawrence County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Lawrence County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.7%3,260
High School Graduate
38.3%9,853
Some College / Associate's
32.1%8,272
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%2,871
Graduate Degree
5.7%1,475

Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, Missouri

Approximately 16.9% of adults in Lawrence County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lawrence County, Missouri has increased by 3.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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