Lenoir County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

82.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Graduate Degree

5.9%

Population 25+

38,187

Lenoir 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 .

Lenoir County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
17.1%6,528
High School Graduate
32.9%12,563
Some College / Associate's
33.7%12,853
Bachelor's Degree
10.4%3,987
Graduate Degree
5.9%2,256

Lenoir 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 Lenoir County, North Carolina

Approximately 16.3% of adults in Lenoir County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lenoir County, North Carolina has increased by 1.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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