Decatur County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Graduate Degree

2.6%

Population 25+

8,555

Decatur County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Decatur County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.9%1,359
High School Graduate
45.8%3,914
Some College / Associate's
24.3%2,082
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%981
Graduate Degree
2.6%219

Decatur 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 Decatur County, Tennessee

Approximately 14.0% of adults in Decatur County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Decatur County, Tennessee has increased by 3.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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