Putnam County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.8%

Graduate Degree

11.6%

Population 25+

53,260

Putnam County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Putnam County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.0%5,840
High School Graduate
32.5%17,302
Some College / Associate's
26.8%14,254
Bachelor's Degree
18.2%9,697
Graduate Degree
11.6%6,167

Putnam 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 Putnam County, Tennessee

Approximately 29.8% of adults in Putnam County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Putnam County, Tennessee has increased by 8.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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