Pennington County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

34.6%

Graduate Degree

12.7%

Population 25+

79,182

Pennington 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 .

Pennington County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.4%4,299
High School Graduate
27.0%21,362
Some College / Associate's
33.0%26,095
Bachelor's Degree
22.0%17,381
Graduate Degree
12.7%10,045

Pennington 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 Pennington County, South Dakota

Approximately 34.6% of adults in Pennington County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Pennington County, South Dakota has increased by 6.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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