Mercer County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.9%

Graduate Degree

8.2%

Population 25+

41,567

Mercer 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 .

Mercer County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.4%4,742
High School Graduate
38.7%16,103
Some College / Associate's
27.0%11,223
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%6,100
Graduate Degree
8.2%3,399

Mercer 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 Mercer County, West Virginia

Approximately 22.9% of adults in Mercer County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mercer County, West Virginia has increased by 6.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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