Howard County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.5%

Graduate Degree

3.9%

Population 25+

6,315

Howard County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Howard County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.5%474
High School Graduate
41.2%2,601
Some College / Associate's
31.8%2,007
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%986
Graduate Degree
3.9%247

Howard 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 Howard County, Iowa

Approximately 19.5% of adults in Howard County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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