Wayne County, Tennessee Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

13.8%

Graduate Degree

4.8%

Population 25+

12,368

Wayne County, Tennessee Educational Level Distribution

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

Wayne County, Tennessee Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.0%1,985
High School Graduate
46.6%5,759
Some College / Associate's
23.6%2,915
Bachelor's Degree
9.0%1,112
Graduate Degree
4.8%597

Wayne 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 Wayne County, Tennessee

Approximately 13.8% of adults in Wayne County, Tennessee hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, Tennessee has increased by 5.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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