Buena Vista County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

81.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.2%

Graduate Degree

7.5%

Population 25+

13,051

Buena Vista County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Buena Vista County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
18.7%2,435
High School Graduate
32.7%4,273
Some College / Associate's
26.4%3,442
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%1,918
Graduate Degree
7.5%983

Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County, Iowa

Approximately 22.2% of adults in Buena Vista County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Buena Vista County, Iowa has been tracked to assess workforce readiness.
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