McDonald County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

12.3%

Graduate Degree

3.5%

Population 25+

15,769

McDonald County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

McDonald County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
17.1%2,692
High School Graduate
44.5%7,024
Some College / Associate's
26.1%4,115
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%1,382
Graduate Degree
3.5%556

McDonald 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 McDonald County, Missouri

Approximately 12.3% of adults in McDonald County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in McDonald County, Missouri has increased by 3.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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