Hardin County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Graduate Degree

5.9%

Population 25+

12,229

Hardin County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Hardin County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.0%850
High School Graduate
33.2%4,063
Some College / Associate's
37.9%4,633
Bachelor's Degree
16.1%1,967
Graduate Degree
5.9%716

Hardin 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 Hardin County, Iowa

Approximately 21.9% of adults in Hardin County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hardin County, Iowa has increased by 1.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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