Vernon County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Graduate Degree

6.0%

Population 25+

13,386

Vernon County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Vernon County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.0%1,479
High School Graduate
40.9%5,476
Some College / Associate's
31.5%4,213
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%1,410
Graduate Degree
6.0%808

Vernon 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 Vernon County, Missouri

Approximately 16.6% of adults in Vernon County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Vernon County, Missouri has increased by 2.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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