Nicholas County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

Graduate Degree

9.3%

Population 25+

17,687

Nicholas 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 .

Nicholas County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.7%1,718
High School Graduate
44.6%7,897
Some College / Associate's
22.3%3,950
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%2,485
Graduate Degree
9.3%1,637

Nicholas 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 Nicholas County, West Virginia

Approximately 23.3% of adults in Nicholas County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Nicholas County, West Virginia has increased by 10.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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