Buncombe County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.9%

Graduate Degree

19.0%

Population 25+

204,952

Buncombe 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 .

Buncombe County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.4%15,125
High School Graduate
22.4%45,809
Some College / Associate's
24.4%49,924
Bachelor's Degree
26.9%55,120
Graduate Degree
19.0%38,974

Buncombe 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 Buncombe County, North Carolina

Approximately 45.9% of adults in Buncombe County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Buncombe County, North Carolina has increased by 14.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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