Catawba County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.1%

Graduate Degree

7.7%

Population 25+

114,373

Catawba 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 .

Catawba County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.8%13,540
High School Graduate
28.7%32,866
Some College / Associate's
33.3%38,067
Bachelor's Degree
18.5%21,149
Graduate Degree
7.7%8,751

Catawba 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 Catawba County, North Carolina

Approximately 26.1% of adults in Catawba County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Catawba County, North Carolina has increased by 6.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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