Preston County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Graduate Degree

6.4%

Population 25+

25,831

Preston 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 .

Preston County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.8%3,554
High School Graduate
46.7%12,067
Some College / Associate's
22.0%5,677
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%2,886
Graduate Degree
6.4%1,647

Preston 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 Preston County, West Virginia

Approximately 17.5% of adults in Preston County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Preston County, West Virginia has increased by 5.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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