Putnam County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

29.1%

Graduate Degree

11.2%

Population 25+

40,602

Putnam 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 .

Putnam County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.0%2,442
High School Graduate
36.9%14,998
Some College / Associate's
28.0%11,366
Bachelor's Degree
17.8%7,246
Graduate Degree
11.2%4,550

Putnam 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 Putnam County, West Virginia

Approximately 29.1% of adults in Putnam County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Putnam County, West Virginia has increased by 5.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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