Burke County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.0%

Graduate Degree

7.4%

Population 25+

64,993

Burke 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 .

Burke County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.0%9,126
High School Graduate
32.3%21,019
Some College / Associate's
32.6%21,190
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%8,851
Graduate Degree
7.4%4,807

Burke 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 Burke County, North Carolina

Approximately 21.0% of adults in Burke County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Burke County, North Carolina has increased by 5.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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