Fayette County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.3%

Graduate Degree

7.9%

Population 25+

32,665

Fayette County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Fayette County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.3%2,701
High School Graduate
32.6%10,658
Some College / Associate's
31.8%10,393
Bachelor's Degree
19.4%6,345
Graduate Degree
7.9%2,568

Fayette 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 Fayette County, Tennessee

Approximately 27.3% of adults in Fayette County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fayette County, Tennessee has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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