Meade County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.8%

Graduate Degree

6.4%

Population 25+

21,019

Meade 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 .

Meade County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.0%1,057
High School Graduate
28.4%5,963
Some College / Associate's
38.8%8,163
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%4,498
Graduate Degree
6.4%1,338

Meade 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 Meade County, South Dakota

Approximately 27.8% of adults in Meade County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Meade County, South Dakota has increased by 6.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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