Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

49.2%

Graduate Degree

17.9%

Population 25+

784,974

Mecklenburg 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 .

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.2%72,559
High School Graduate
16.5%129,394
Some College / Associate's
25.1%196,642
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%246,240
Graduate Degree
17.9%140,139

Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Approximately 49.2% of adults in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina has increased by 9.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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