McDowell County, West Virginia Education Statistics (2024)

Degree attainment and educational level analysis for McDowell County, West Virginia

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McDowell County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

75.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

6.8%

Graduate Degree

2.3%

Population 25+

13,450

McDowell 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 .

McDowell County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
24.5%3,298
High School Graduate
50.9%6,852
Some College / Associate's
17.8%2,389
Bachelor's Degree
4.5%606
Graduate Degree
2.3%305

McDowell 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 McDowell County, West Virginia

Approximately 6.8% of adults in McDowell County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in McDowell County, West Virginia has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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