Clay County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Graduate Degree

7.0%

Population 25+

11,452

Clay County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Clay County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.7%764
High School Graduate
29.3%3,356
Some College / Associate's
36.5%4,177
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%2,358
Graduate Degree
7.0%797

Clay 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 Clay County, Iowa

Approximately 27.5% of adults in Clay County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Clay County, Iowa has increased by 9.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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