Union County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

Graduate Degree

6.3%

Population 25+

8,190

Union County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Union County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.5%696
High School Graduate
34.6%2,835
Some College / Associate's
33.5%2,747
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%1,396
Graduate Degree
6.3%516

Union 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 Union County, Iowa

Approximately 23.3% of adults in Union County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Union County, Iowa has increased by 7.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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