Gaston County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

26.5%

Graduate Degree

8.4%

Population 25+

163,523

Gaston 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 .

Gaston County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.7%19,144
High School Graduate
29.2%47,717
Some College / Associate's
32.6%53,345
Bachelor's Degree
18.1%29,549
Graduate Degree
8.4%13,768

Gaston 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 Gaston County, North Carolina

Approximately 26.5% of adults in Gaston County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Gaston County, North Carolina has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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