Washington County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.1%

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Graduate Degree

4.8%

Population 25+

7,897

Washington 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 .

Washington County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.9%1,100
High School Graduate
35.4%2,796
Some College / Associate's
35.8%2,830
Bachelor's Degree
10.0%792
Graduate Degree
4.8%379

Washington 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 Washington County, North Carolina

Approximately 14.8% of adults in Washington County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Washington County, North Carolina has increased by 3.0 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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