Economic Development / Labor Force
In terms of education attainment, Simpson County residents rank near the state average for number of high school graduates in the population.
Educational Attainment
| U.S., State, or County | % of Population High School Graduates |
% of Population With College Degree |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. | 80.4% | 24.4% |
| Mississippi | 72.9% | 16.9 |
Simpson County |
68.8% |
10.9% |
Source: Mississippi Employment Security, February,
2004
