Hand County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.4%

Graduate Degree

5.6%

Population 25+

2,142

Hand 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 .

Hand County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.9%104
High School Graduate
29.1%624
Some College / Associate's
37.6%806
Bachelor's Degree
22.8%488
Graduate Degree
5.6%120

Hand 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 Hand County, South Dakota

Approximately 28.4% of adults in Hand County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hand County, South Dakota has increased by 11.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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