Decatur County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Graduate Degree

11.2%

Population 25+

4,779

Decatur County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Decatur County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.3%490
High School Graduate
39.0%1,865
Some College / Associate's
27.2%1,300
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%587
Graduate Degree
11.2%537

Decatur 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 Decatur County, Iowa

Approximately 23.5% of adults in Decatur County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Decatur County, Iowa has increased by 5.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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