Nash County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Graduate Degree

7.2%

Population 25+

67,324

Nash 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 .

Nash County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.9%8,668
High School Graduate
33.3%22,388
Some College / Associate's
31.8%21,406
Bachelor's Degree
14.9%10,010
Graduate Degree
7.2%4,852

Nash 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 Nash County, North Carolina

Approximately 22.1% of adults in Nash County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Nash County, North Carolina has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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