Lincoln County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

96.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

44.4%

Graduate Degree

14.5%

Population 25+

46,485

Lincoln 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 .

Lincoln County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.5%1,618
High School Graduate
22.8%10,585
Some College / Associate's
29.3%13,621
Bachelor's Degree
29.9%13,905
Graduate Degree
14.5%6,756

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, South Dakota

Approximately 44.4% of adults in Lincoln County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lincoln County, South Dakota has increased by 7.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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