Bedford County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.2%

Graduate Degree

5.1%

Population 25+

34,479

Bedford County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Bedford County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.7%5,059
High School Graduate
40.4%13,930
Some College / Associate's
27.8%9,569
Bachelor's Degree
12.1%4,166
Graduate Degree
5.1%1,755

Bedford County, Tennessee 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 Bedford County, Tennessee

Approximately 17.2% of adults in Bedford County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bedford County, Tennessee has increased by 4.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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