Guilford County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

Graduate Degree

14.8%

Population 25+

363,230

Guilford 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 .

Guilford County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.2%33,531
High School Graduate
22.4%81,413
Some College / Associate's
29.3%106,524
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%88,065
Graduate Degree
14.8%53,697

Guilford 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 Guilford County, North Carolina

Approximately 39.0% of adults in Guilford County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Guilford County, North Carolina has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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