Story County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

97.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

54.8%

Graduate Degree

23.5%

Population 25+

53,152

Story County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Story County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
2.6%1,399
High School Graduate
16.0%8,480
Some College / Associate's
26.6%14,120
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%16,677
Graduate Degree
23.5%12,476

Story 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 Story County, Iowa

Approximately 54.8% of adults in Story County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Story County, Iowa has increased by 7.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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