Johnston County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.9%

Graduate Degree

8.3%

Population 25+

156,985

Johnston 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 .

Johnston County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.5%14,991
High School Graduate
27.5%43,148
Some College / Associate's
34.1%53,473
Bachelor's Degree
20.7%32,420
Graduate Degree
8.3%12,953

Johnston 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 Johnston County, North Carolina

Approximately 28.9% of adults in Johnston County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Johnston County, North Carolina has increased by 9.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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