Buchanan County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.4%

Graduate Degree

5.8%

Population 25+

13,946

Buchanan County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Buchanan County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.9%827
High School Graduate
35.8%4,998
Some College / Associate's
35.9%5,003
Bachelor's Degree
16.5%2,307
Graduate Degree
5.8%811

Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, Iowa

Approximately 22.4% of adults in Buchanan County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Buchanan County, Iowa has increased by 3.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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