Burlington, NC Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Burlington, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 113,559. Among this population, 13.95K of them (12.29%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 32.48K of them (28.60%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Burlington, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Burlington, NC Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Burlington, NC Metro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Burlington, NC Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 13953 12.29
High School Graduate or Equivalent 32480 28.60
Some College or Associates Degree 37206 32.76
Bachelors or Higher 29920 26.35

Male Population

The Burlington, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 52,977. Among this population, 7.33K of them (13.84%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.22K of them (30.61%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Burlington, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Burlington, NC Metro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Burlington, NC Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7334 13.84
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16215 30.61
Some College or Associates Degree 16382 30.92
Bachelors or Higher 13046 24.63

Female Population

The Burlington, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 60,582. Among this population, 6.62K of them (10.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.27K of them (26.85%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Burlington, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Burlington, NC Metro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Burlington, NC Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6619 10.93
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16265 26.85
Some College or Associates Degree 20824 34.37
Bachelors or Higher 16874 27.85