Dare County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

43.2%

Graduate Degree

13.2%

Population 25+

28,880

Dare 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 .

Dare County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
5.3%1,529
High School Graduate
21.3%6,142
Some College / Associate's
30.2%8,730
Bachelor's Degree
30.0%8,675
Graduate Degree
13.2%3,804

Dare 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 Dare County, North Carolina

Approximately 43.2% of adults in Dare County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Dare County, North Carolina has increased by 11.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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