Union County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

40.5%

Graduate Degree

14.1%

Population 25+

162,928

Union 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 .

Union County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
9.1%14,810
High School Graduate
22.5%36,585
Some College / Associate's
28.0%45,559
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%42,920
Graduate Degree
14.1%23,054

Union 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 Union County, North Carolina

Approximately 40.5% of adults in Union County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Union County, North Carolina has increased by 11.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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