Pender County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

30.6%

Graduate Degree

10.1%

Population 25+

46,364

Pender 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 .

Pender County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.2%4,248
High School Graduate
28.2%13,078
Some College / Associate's
32.0%14,848
Bachelor's Degree
20.5%9,511
Graduate Degree
10.1%4,679

Pender 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 Pender County, North Carolina

Approximately 30.6% of adults in Pender County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Pender County, North Carolina has increased by 12.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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