Wayne County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Graduate Degree

6.6%

Population 25+

79,122

Wayne 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 .

Wayne County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.6%10,793
High School Graduate
29.7%23,504
Some College / Associate's
34.9%27,621
Bachelor's Degree
15.2%11,999
Graduate Degree
6.6%5,205

Wayne 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 Wayne County, North Carolina

Approximately 21.7% of adults in Wayne County, North Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wayne County, North Carolina has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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