Lincoln County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

28.3%

Graduate Degree

8.8%

Population 25+

66,838

Lincoln 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 .

Lincoln County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.4%6,939
High School Graduate
27.9%18,636
Some College / Associate's
33.4%22,338
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%13,074
Graduate Degree
8.8%5,851

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, North Carolina

Approximately 28.3% of adults in Lincoln County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Lincoln County, North Carolina has increased by 10.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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