Macon County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.9%

Graduate Degree

10.6%

Population 25+

28,732

Macon 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 .

Macon County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.2%2,923
High School Graduate
29.5%8,463
Some College / Associate's
32.5%9,326
Bachelor's Degree
17.4%4,986
Graduate Degree
10.6%3,034

Macon 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 Macon County, North Carolina

Approximately 27.9% of adults in Macon County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Macon County, North Carolina has increased by 8.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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