Stanly County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.9%

Graduate Degree

5.5%

Population 25+

45,338

Stanly 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 .

Stanly County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
11.5%5,192
High School Graduate
32.1%14,552
Some College / Associate's
36.6%16,576
Bachelor's Degree
14.4%6,531
Graduate Degree
5.5%2,487

Stanly 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 Stanly County, North Carolina

Approximately 19.9% of adults in Stanly County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Stanly County, North Carolina has increased by 4.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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