Wake County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

57.2%

Graduate Degree

23.4%

Population 25+

802,678

Wake 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 .

Wake County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.0%47,859
High School Graduate
14.3%114,613
Some College / Associate's
22.6%181,432
Bachelor's Degree
33.8%271,137
Graduate Degree
23.4%187,637

Wake 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 Wake County, North Carolina

Approximately 57.2% of adults in Wake County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wake County, North Carolina has increased by 9.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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