Washington County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.2%

Graduate Degree

8.9%

Population 25+

15,390

Washington County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Washington County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.5%1,003
High School Graduate
33.9%5,219
Some College / Associate's
33.3%5,130
Bachelor's Degree
17.3%2,661
Graduate Degree
8.9%1,377

Washington 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 Washington County, Iowa

Approximately 26.2% of adults in Washington County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Washington County, Iowa has increased by 6.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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