Fayette County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

Graduate Degree

5.5%

Population 25+

28,751

Fayette County, West Virginia Educational Level Distribution

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

Fayette County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.1%3,764
High School Graduate
46.1%13,257
Some College / Associate's
25.0%7,175
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%2,965
Graduate Degree
5.5%1,590

Fayette County, West 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 Fayette County, West Virginia

Approximately 15.8% of adults in Fayette County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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