Person County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.3%

Graduate Degree

6.4%

Population 25+

28,089

Person 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 .

Person County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.1%3,128
High School Graduate
34.7%9,734
Some College / Associate's
34.9%9,795
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%3,627
Graduate Degree
6.4%1,805

Person 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 Person County, North Carolina

Approximately 19.3% of adults in Person County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Person County, North Carolina has increased by 5.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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