Wapello County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.6%

Graduate Degree

7.6%

Population 25+

24,009

Wapello County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Wapello County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.4%2,745
High School Graduate
38.3%9,195
Some College / Associate's
30.7%7,361
Bachelor's Degree
12.0%2,876
Graduate Degree
7.6%1,832

Wapello 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 Wapello County, Iowa

Approximately 19.6% of adults in Wapello County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wapello County, Iowa has increased by 4.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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