Yankton County, South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.4%

Graduate Degree

11.5%

Population 25+

16,359

Yankton 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 .

Yankton County, South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.4%1,039
High School Graduate
32.6%5,333
Some College / Associate's
29.6%4,846
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%3,262
Graduate Degree
11.5%1,879

Yankton 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 Yankton County, South Dakota

Approximately 31.4% of adults in Yankton County, South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Yankton County, South Dakota has increased by 4.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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