St. Louis County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

47.4%

Graduate Degree

20.4%

Population 25+

693,174

St. Louis County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

St. Louis County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.5%38,002
High School Graduate
20.7%143,251
Some College / Associate's
26.4%183,220
Bachelor's Degree
27.0%187,342
Graduate Degree
20.4%141,359

St. Louis 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 St. Louis County, Missouri

Approximately 47.4% of adults in St. Louis County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in St. Louis County, Missouri has increased by 8.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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