Alleghany County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Graduate Degree

7.8%

Population 25+

8,699

Alleghany 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 .

Alleghany County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.8%1,458
High School Graduate
29.0%2,525
Some College / Associate's
30.6%2,665
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%1,374
Graduate Degree
7.8%677

Alleghany 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 Alleghany County, North Carolina

Approximately 23.6% of adults in Alleghany County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Alleghany County, North Carolina has increased by 7.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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