Mahaska County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Graduate Degree

6.0%

Population 25+

14,642

Mahaska County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Mahaska County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.5%958
High School Graduate
36.4%5,330
Some College / Associate's
32.9%4,821
Bachelor's Degree
18.1%2,649
Graduate Degree
6.0%884

Mahaska 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 Mahaska County, Iowa

Approximately 24.1% of adults in Mahaska County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mahaska County, Iowa has increased by 6.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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