Lee County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Graduate Degree

7.2%

Population 25+

44,766

Lee 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 .

Lee County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.1%6,744
High School Graduate
28.1%12,567
Some College / Associate's
35.6%15,917
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%6,326
Graduate Degree
7.2%3,212

Lee 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 Lee County, North Carolina

Approximately 21.3% of adults in Lee County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lee County, North Carolina has increased by 3.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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