Delaware County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.6%

Graduate Degree

6.5%

Population 25+

12,233

Delaware County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Delaware County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.3%767
High School Graduate
40.8%4,991
Some College / Associate's
30.4%3,715
Bachelor's Degree
16.1%1,965
Graduate Degree
6.5%795

Delaware 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 Delaware County, Iowa

Approximately 22.6% of adults in Delaware County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Delaware County, Iowa has increased by 7.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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