Fayette County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.7%

Graduate Degree

6.0%

Population 25+

13,485

Fayette County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Fayette County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.9%931
High School Graduate
41.8%5,639
Some College / Associate's
30.6%4,125
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%1,985
Graduate Degree
6.0%805

Fayette 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 Fayette County, Iowa

Approximately 20.7% of adults in Fayette County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Fayette County, Iowa has increased by 4.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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