Scotland County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Graduate Degree

6.6%

Population 25+

22,661

Scotland 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 .

Scotland County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.8%3,809
High School Graduate
36.1%8,170
Some College / Associate's
30.5%6,910
Bachelor's Degree
10.1%2,278
Graduate Degree
6.6%1,494

Scotland 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 Scotland County, North Carolina

Approximately 16.6% of adults in Scotland County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Scotland County, North Carolina has increased by 2.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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