Wilson County, North Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Graduate Degree

8.2%

Population 25+

54,277

Wilson 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 .

Wilson County, North Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.7%7,964
High School Graduate
33.7%18,308
Some College / Associate's
29.9%16,206
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%7,341
Graduate Degree
8.2%4,458

Wilson 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 Wilson County, North Carolina

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

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Wilson County, North Carolina has increased by 4.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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