Lawrence County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

32.9%

Graduate Degree

11.9%

Population 25+

19,838

Lawrence 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 .

Lawrence County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.6%911
High School Graduate
28.3%5,606
Some College / Associate's
34.2%6,788
Bachelor's Degree
21.0%4,175
Graduate Degree
11.9%2,358

Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, South Dakota

Approximately 32.9% of adults in Lawrence County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lawrence County, South Dakota has increased by 1.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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