O'Brien County, Iowa Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.0%

Graduate Degree

4.9%

Population 25+

9,643

O'Brien County, Iowa Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

O'Brien County, Iowa Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.5%915
High School Graduate
33.8%3,261
Some College / Associate's
34.6%3,341
Bachelor's Degree
17.2%1,656
Graduate Degree
4.9%470

O'Brien County, Iowa 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 O'Brien County, Iowa

Approximately 22.0% of adults in O'Brien County, Iowa hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in O'Brien County, Iowa has increased by 2.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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