Ritchie County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.4%

Graduate Degree

2.9%

Population 25+

6,092

Ritchie 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 .

Ritchie County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.7%898
High School Graduate
46.0%2,802
Some College / Associate's
24.8%1,513
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%704
Graduate Degree
2.9%175

Ritchie 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 Ritchie County, West Virginia

Approximately 14.4% of adults in Ritchie County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Ritchie County, West Virginia has increased by 4.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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