Swain County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.4%

Graduate Degree

10.0%

Population 25+

9,916

Swain 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 .

Swain County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.3%1,322
High School Graduate
34.7%3,437
Some College / Associate's
30.6%3,031
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%1,138
Graduate Degree
10.0%988

Swain 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 Swain County, North Carolina

Approximately 21.4% of adults in Swain County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Swain County, North Carolina has increased by 2.9 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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