Chester County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Graduate Degree

5.4%

Population 25+

22,483

Chester 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 .

Chester County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.7%3,309
High School Graduate
41.0%9,227
Some College / Associate's
30.3%6,802
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%1,933
Graduate Degree
5.4%1,212

Chester 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 Chester County, South Carolina

Approximately 14.0% of adults in Chester County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Chester County, South Carolina has increased by 2.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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