Clay County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.4%

Graduate Degree

20.2%

Population 25+

7,594

Clay 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 .

Clay County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.7%586
High School Graduate
27.2%2,064
Some College / Associate's
19.7%1,498
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%1,915
Graduate Degree
20.2%1,531

Clay 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 Clay County, South Dakota

Approximately 45.4% of adults in Clay County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Clay County, South Dakota has increased by 5.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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