Harnett County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.5%

Graduate Degree

8.4%

Population 25+

92,116

Harnett 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 .

Harnett County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.4%10,460
High School Graduate
28.0%25,785
Some College / Associate's
36.2%33,334
Bachelor's Degree
16.1%14,791
Graduate Degree
8.4%7,746

Harnett 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 Harnett County, North Carolina

Approximately 24.5% of adults in Harnett County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Harnett County, North Carolina has increased by 8.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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