Day County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.0%

Graduate Degree

6.1%

Population 25+

3,870

Day 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 .

Day County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.6%255
High School Graduate
35.1%1,358
Some College / Associate's
36.3%1,406
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%614
Graduate Degree
6.1%237

Day 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 Day County, South Dakota

Approximately 22.0% of adults in Day County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Day County, South Dakota has increased by 4.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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