Mellette County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.1%

Graduate Degree

5.4%

Population 25+

1,264

Mellette 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 .

Mellette County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.5%209
High School Graduate
38.1%482
Some College / Associate's
26.2%331
Bachelor's Degree
13.8%174
Graduate Degree
5.4%68

Mellette 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 Mellette County, South Dakota

Approximately 19.1% of adults in Mellette County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mellette County, South Dakota has increased by 4.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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