Cherokee County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

Graduate Degree

8.5%

Population 25+

23,155

Cherokee 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 .

Cherokee County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.8%1,796
High School Graduate
33.5%7,763
Some College / Associate's
34.5%7,995
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%3,632
Graduate Degree
8.5%1,969

Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, North Carolina

Approximately 24.2% of adults in Cherokee County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cherokee County, North Carolina has increased by 8.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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