New Hanover County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

45.4%

Graduate Degree

16.0%

Population 25+

164,254

New Hanover 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 .

New Hanover County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.0%9,785
High School Graduate
18.2%29,818
Some College / Associate's
30.5%50,095
Bachelor's Degree
29.4%48,356
Graduate Degree
16.0%26,200

New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, North Carolina

Approximately 45.4% of adults in New Hanover County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in New Hanover County, North Carolina has increased by 9.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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