Chatham County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

48.9%

Graduate Degree

23.2%

Population 25+

59,347

Chatham 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 .

Chatham County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.1%5,391
High School Graduate
17.4%10,351
Some College / Associate's
24.5%14,563
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%15,297
Graduate Degree
23.2%13,745

Chatham 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 Chatham County, North Carolina

Approximately 48.9% of adults in Chatham County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Chatham County, North Carolina has increased by 13.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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