Custer County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.6%

Graduate Degree

12.6%

Population 25+

7,323

Custer 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 .

Custer County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%385
High School Graduate
27.1%1,983
Some College / Associate's
36.1%2,641
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%1,393
Graduate Degree
12.6%921

Custer 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 Custer County, South Dakota

Approximately 31.6% of adults in Custer County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Custer County, South Dakota has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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