Monroe County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

Graduate Degree

5.9%

Population 25+

34,614

Monroe County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Monroe County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.4%4,998
High School Graduate
38.8%13,416
Some College / Associate's
29.7%10,276
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%3,895
Graduate Degree
5.9%2,029

Monroe 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 Monroe County, Tennessee

Approximately 17.1% of adults in Monroe County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Monroe County, Tennessee has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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