Henderson County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

36.5%

Graduate Degree

13.5%

Population 25+

88,826

Henderson 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 .

Henderson County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.4%7,479
High School Graduate
25.2%22,402
Some College / Associate's
29.8%26,513
Bachelor's Degree
23.0%20,399
Graduate Degree
13.5%12,033

Henderson 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 Henderson County, North Carolina

Approximately 36.5% of adults in Henderson County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Henderson County, North Carolina has increased by 9.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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