Orange County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

61.8%

Graduate Degree

34.6%

Population 25+

94,433

Orange 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 .

Orange County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.6%6,276
High School Graduate
12.6%11,944
Some College / Associate's
18.9%17,894
Bachelor's Degree
27.2%25,679
Graduate Degree
34.6%32,640

Orange 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 Orange County, North Carolina

Approximately 61.8% of adults in Orange County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Orange County, North Carolina has increased by 7.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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