Newton County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Graduate Degree

7.8%

Population 25+

40,656

Newton County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Newton County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.5%4,255
High School Graduate
32.7%13,310
Some College / Associate's
33.3%13,519
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%6,418
Graduate Degree
7.8%3,154

Newton 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 Newton County, Missouri

Approximately 23.5% of adults in Newton County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Newton County, Missouri has increased by 5.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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