Shelby County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Graduate Degree

8.3%

Population 25+

8,186

Shelby County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Shelby County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.7%381
High School Graduate
35.9%2,942
Some College / Associate's
35.3%2,893
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%1,292
Graduate Degree
8.3%678

Shelby 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 Shelby County, Iowa

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

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Shelby County, Iowa has increased by 8.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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