Black Hawk County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.3%

Graduate Degree

11.0%

Population 25+

83,288

Black Hawk County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Black Hawk County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%5,901
High School Graduate
30.4%25,322
Some College / Associate's
32.2%26,835
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%16,050
Graduate Degree
11.0%9,180

Black Hawk County, Iowa 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 Black Hawk County, Iowa

Approximately 30.3% of adults in Black Hawk County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Black Hawk County, Iowa has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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