Pottawattamie County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Graduate Degree

7.9%

Population 25+

64,060

Pottawattamie County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Pottawattamie County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.3%5,982
High School Graduate
34.7%22,204
Some College / Associate's
32.4%20,730
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%10,082
Graduate Degree
7.9%5,062

Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Approximately 23.6% of adults in Pottawattamie County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Pottawattamie County, Iowa has increased by 6.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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