Cabarrus County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

37.9%

Graduate Degree

13.9%

Population 25+

157,298

Cabarrus 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 .

Cabarrus County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.9%12,495
High School Graduate
24.9%39,190
Some College / Associate's
29.2%45,974
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%37,722
Graduate Degree
13.9%21,917

Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Approximately 37.9% of adults in Cabarrus County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cabarrus County, North Carolina has increased by 14.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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