Knox County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

41.0%

Graduate Degree

16.2%

Population 25+

331,823

Knox County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Knox County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.6%25,164
High School Graduate
24.2%80,425
Some College / Associate's
27.2%90,300
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%82,224
Graduate Degree
16.2%53,710

Knox 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 Knox County, Tennessee

Approximately 41.0% of adults in Knox County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Knox County, Tennessee has increased by 7.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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