Lee County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Graduate Degree

6.5%

Population 25+

23,621

Lee County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Lee County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.5%1,776
High School Graduate
35.3%8,341
Some College / Associate's
35.5%8,381
Bachelor's Degree
15.1%3,576
Graduate Degree
6.5%1,547

Lee 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 Lee County, Iowa

Approximately 21.7% of adults in Lee County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lee County, Iowa has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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