Richmond County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Graduate Degree

5.7%

Population 25+

28,881

Richmond 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 .

Richmond County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.5%4,758
High School Graduate
31.8%9,198
Some College / Associate's
35.6%10,292
Bachelor's Degree
10.4%2,991
Graduate Degree
5.7%1,642

Richmond 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 Richmond County, North Carolina

Approximately 16.0% of adults in Richmond County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Richmond County, North Carolina has increased by 6.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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