Pickens County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.5%

Graduate Degree

12.5%

Population 25+

85,533

Pickens 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 .

Pickens County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.2%10,432
High School Graduate
29.9%25,553
Some College / Associate's
29.4%25,137
Bachelor's Degree
16.1%13,742
Graduate Degree
12.5%10,669

Pickens 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 Pickens County, South Carolina

Approximately 28.5% of adults in Pickens County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Pickens County, South Carolina has increased by 5.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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