Pettis County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.4%

Graduate Degree

7.3%

Population 25+

28,868

Pettis County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Pettis County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.4%3,581
High School Graduate
36.0%10,406
Some College / Associate's
33.1%9,565
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%3,219
Graduate Degree
7.3%2,097

Pettis 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 Pettis County, Missouri

Approximately 18.4% of adults in Pettis County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Pettis County, Missouri has increased by 2.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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