Marion County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Graduate Degree

9.7%

Population 25+

22,422

Marion County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Marion County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%1,158
High School Graduate
33.7%7,565
Some College / Associate's
29.0%6,499
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%5,022
Graduate Degree
9.7%2,178

Marion 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 Marion County, Iowa

Approximately 32.1% of adults in Marion County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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