Cherokee County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.4%

Graduate Degree

8.3%

Population 25+

8,321

Cherokee County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Cherokee County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.8%568
High School Graduate
37.3%3,100
Some College / Associate's
32.5%2,704
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%1,260
Graduate Degree
8.3%689

Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, Iowa

Approximately 23.4% of adults in Cherokee County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cherokee County, Iowa has increased by 4.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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