Buffalo County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

9.9%

Graduate Degree

2.0%

Population 25+

848

Buffalo County, South Dakota Educational Level Distribution

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

Buffalo County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.9%101
High School Graduate
49.9%423
Some College / Associate's
28.3%240
Bachelor's Degree
7.9%67
Graduate Degree
2.0%17

Buffalo County, South Dakota 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 Buffalo County, South Dakota

Approximately 9.9% of adults in Buffalo County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Buffalo County, South Dakota has increased by 1.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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