Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.0%

Graduate Degree

7.9%

Population 25+

30,683

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%1,606
High School Graduate
35.0%10,743
Some College / Associate's
35.8%10,977
Bachelor's Degree
16.1%4,926
Graduate Degree
7.9%2,431

Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Approximately 24.0% of adults in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa has increased by 2.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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