Mitchell County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

Graduate Degree

9.5%

Population 25+

11,218

Mitchell 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 .

Mitchell County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.3%1,039
High School Graduate
29.2%3,277
Some College / Associate's
37.3%4,187
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%1,653
Graduate Degree
9.5%1,062

Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, North Carolina

Approximately 24.2% of adults in Mitchell County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Mitchell County, North Carolina has increased by 9.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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