Hughes County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

96.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

Graduate Degree

14.0%

Population 25+

12,308

Hughes 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 .

Hughes County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.3%406
High School Graduate
26.6%3,274
Some College / Associate's
31.1%3,822
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%3,080
Graduate Degree
14.0%1,726

Hughes 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 Hughes County, South Dakota

Approximately 39.0% of adults in Hughes County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hughes County, South Dakota has increased by 5.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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