Plymouth County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Graduate Degree

5.0%

Population 25+

17,506

Plymouth County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Plymouth County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.2%916
High School Graduate
37.3%6,537
Some College / Associate's
35.7%6,257
Bachelor's Degree
16.7%2,919
Graduate Degree
5.0%877

Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, Iowa

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

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Plymouth County, Iowa has increased by 1.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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