Caldwell County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Graduate Degree

6.2%

Population 25+

58,577

Caldwell 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 .

Caldwell County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.1%8,866
High School Graduate
34.1%19,959
Some College / Associate's
32.0%18,745
Bachelor's Degree
12.6%7,366
Graduate Degree
6.2%3,641

Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, North Carolina

Approximately 18.8% of adults in Caldwell County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Caldwell County, North Carolina has increased by 6.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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