Forsyth County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

38.5%

Graduate Degree

15.1%

Population 25+

262,936

Forsyth 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 .

Forsyth County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.6%25,205
High School Graduate
23.6%62,171
Some College / Associate's
28.3%74,382
Bachelor's Degree
23.3%61,382
Graduate Degree
15.1%39,796

Forsyth 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 Forsyth County, North Carolina

Approximately 38.5% of adults in Forsyth County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Forsyth County, North Carolina has increased by 7.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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