Hancock County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.9%

Graduate Degree

5.7%

Population 25+

21,225

Hancock 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 .

Hancock County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.1%1,925
High School Graduate
42.4%8,990
Some College / Associate's
28.7%6,090
Bachelor's Degree
14.2%3,018
Graduate Degree
5.7%1,202

Hancock 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 Hancock County, West Virginia

Approximately 19.9% of adults in Hancock County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hancock County, West Virginia has increased by 4.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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