Union County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

95.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

37.0%

Graduate Degree

13.3%

Population 25+

11,842

Union 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 .

Union County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
4.3%513
High School Graduate
26.2%3,101
Some College / Associate's
32.5%3,845
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%2,807
Graduate Degree
13.3%1,576

Union 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 Union County, South Dakota

Approximately 37.0% of adults in Union County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Union County, South Dakota has increased by 7.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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