Palo Alto County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

Graduate Degree

4.5%

Population 25+

6,049

Palo Alto County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Palo Alto County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.7%403
High School Graduate
30.9%1,872
Some College / Associate's
43.4%2,624
Bachelor's Degree
14.5%877
Graduate Degree
4.5%273

Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County, Iowa

Approximately 19.0% of adults in Palo Alto County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Palo Alto County, Iowa has increased by 2.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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