Rutherford County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Graduate Degree

8.2%

Population 25+

47,251

Rutherford 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 .

Rutherford County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.8%6,028
High School Graduate
30.9%14,604
Some College / Associate's
34.9%16,476
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%6,267
Graduate Degree
8.2%3,876

Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, North Carolina

Approximately 21.5% of adults in Rutherford County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rutherford County, North Carolina has increased by 6.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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