Alexander County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Graduate Degree

5.4%

Population 25+

26,780

Alexander County, North Carolina Educational Level Distribution

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

Alexander County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.2%3,808
High School Graduate
38.4%10,288
Some College / Associate's
30.7%8,222
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%3,022
Graduate Degree
5.4%1,440

Alexander County, North Carolina 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 Alexander County, North Carolina

Approximately 16.7% of adults in Alexander County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Alexander County, North Carolina has increased by 4.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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