Dubuque County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

33.4%

Graduate Degree

11.6%

Population 25+

67,015

Dubuque County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Dubuque County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.1%4,078
High School Graduate
32.1%21,491
Some College / Associate's
28.5%19,084
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%14,589
Graduate Degree
11.6%7,773

Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, Iowa

Approximately 33.4% of adults in Dubuque County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dubuque County, Iowa has increased by 8.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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