Cherokee County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.4%

Graduate Degree

7.1%

Population 25+

38,809

Cherokee County, South Carolina Educational Level Distribution

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

Cherokee County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.8%5,738
High School Graduate
37.9%14,692
Some College / Associate's
28.9%11,235
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%4,403
Graduate Degree
7.1%2,741

Cherokee County, South Carolina 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 Cherokee County, South Carolina

Approximately 18.4% of adults in Cherokee County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cherokee County, South Carolina has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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