Bladen County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.5%

Graduate Degree

5.9%

Population 25+

21,282

Bladen 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 .

Bladen County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.4%2,429
High School Graduate
34.3%7,305
Some College / Associate's
34.8%7,405
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%2,892
Graduate Degree
5.9%1,251

Bladen 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 Bladen County, North Carolina

Approximately 19.5% of adults in Bladen County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Bladen County, North Carolina has increased by 9.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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