Des Moines County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.8%

Graduate Degree

7.5%

Population 25+

27,038

Des Moines County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Des Moines County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.3%1,690
High School Graduate
35.0%9,467
Some College / Associate's
34.9%9,439
Bachelor's Degree
16.3%4,412
Graduate Degree
7.5%2,030

Des Moines 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 Des Moines County, Iowa

Approximately 23.8% of adults in Des Moines County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Des Moines County, Iowa has increased by 6.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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