Wayne County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.2%

Graduate Degree

5.0%

Population 25+

4,384

Wayne County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

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

Wayne County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.1%398
High School Graduate
40.0%1,752
Some College / Associate's
33.8%1,480
Bachelor's Degree
12.2%534
Graduate Degree
5.0%220

Wayne 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 Wayne County, Iowa

Approximately 17.2% of adults in Wayne County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, Iowa has increased by 6.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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