Mercer County, Ohio Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Graduate Degree

7.9%

Population 25+

28,245

Mercer County, Ohio Educational Level Distribution

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

Mercer County, Ohio Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.8%1,358
High School Graduate
43.1%12,183
Some College / Associate's
30.1%8,506
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%3,959
Graduate Degree
7.9%2,239

Mercer County, Ohio 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 Mercer County, Ohio

Approximately 21.9% of adults in Mercer County, Ohio hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mercer County, Ohio has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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