Wayne County, Missouri Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

12.7%

Graduate Degree

4.7%

Population 25+

8,048

Wayne County, Missouri Educational Level Distribution

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

Wayne County, Missouri Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.3%1,475
High School Graduate
41.5%3,341
Some College / Associate's
27.5%2,211
Bachelor's Degree
8.0%646
Graduate Degree
4.7%375

Wayne 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 Wayne County, Missouri

Approximately 12.7% of adults in Wayne County, Missouri hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, Missouri has increased by 4.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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