Ashe County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

25.9%

Graduate Degree

8.4%

Population 25+

20,676

Ashe 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 .

Ashe County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.3%2,327
High School Graduate
30.0%6,204
Some College / Associate's
32.8%6,782
Bachelor's Degree
17.5%3,624
Graduate Degree
8.4%1,739

Ashe 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 Ashe County, North Carolina

Approximately 25.9% of adults in Ashe County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Ashe County, North Carolina has increased by 8.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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