Cumberland County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.8%

Graduate Degree

10.1%

Population 25+

210,772

Cumberland 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 .

Cumberland County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
7.1%14,984
High School Graduate
26.7%56,298
Some College / Associate's
38.4%80,852
Bachelor's Degree
17.8%37,437
Graduate Degree
10.1%21,201

Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, North Carolina

Approximately 27.8% of adults in Cumberland County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Cumberland County, North Carolina has increased by 6.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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