Wayne County, West Virginia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

Graduate Degree

8.7%

Population 25+

27,532

Wayne 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 .

Wayne County, West Virginia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.5%3,437
High School Graduate
37.2%10,236
Some College / Associate's
31.2%8,577
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%2,884
Graduate Degree
8.7%2,398

Wayne 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 Wayne County, West Virginia

Approximately 19.2% of adults in Wayne County, West Virginia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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