Amherst County, Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.7%

Graduate Degree

9.3%

Population 25+

22,406

Amherst County, Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Amherst County, Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.3%2,318
High School Graduate
36.1%8,083
Some College / Associate's
28.9%6,472
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%3,460
Graduate Degree
9.3%2,073

Amherst County, Virginia 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 Amherst County, Virginia

Approximately 24.7% of adults in Amherst County, Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Amherst County, Virginia has increased by 9.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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