Jackson County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Graduate Degree

13.2%

Population 25+

28,269

Jackson 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 .

Jackson County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.4%2,669
High School Graduate
29.7%8,387
Some College / Associate's
29.8%8,418
Bachelor's Degree
17.9%5,073
Graduate Degree
13.2%3,722

Jackson 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 Jackson County, North Carolina

Approximately 31.1% of adults in Jackson County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Jackson County, North Carolina has increased by 4.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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