Surry County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

83.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.4%

Graduate Degree

7.1%

Population 25+

50,797

Surry 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 .

Surry County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
16.3%8,256
High School Graduate
28.8%14,644
Some College / Associate's
34.5%17,539
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%6,762
Graduate Degree
7.1%3,596

Surry 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 Surry County, North Carolina

Approximately 20.4% of adults in Surry County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

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