Cullowhee, NC Micro 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 Cullowhee, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 37,390. Among this population, 4.45K of them (11.89%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.20K of them (29.96%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Cullowhee, NC Micro 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 Cullowhee, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4445 11.89
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11201 29.96
Some College or Associates Degree 11704 31.30
Bachelors or Higher 10040 26.85

Male Population

The Cullowhee, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 18,035. Among this population, 2.64K of them (14.61%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.04K of them (33.51%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Cullowhee, NC Micro 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 Cullowhee, NC Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2635 14.61
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6044 33.51
Some College or Associates Degree 4960 27.50
Bachelors or Higher 4396 24.38

Female Population

The Cullowhee, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 19,355. Among this population, 1.81K of them (9.35%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.16K of them (26.64%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Cullowhee, NC Micro 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 Cullowhee, NC Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1810 9.35
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5157 26.64
Some College or Associates Degree 6744 34.84
Bachelors or Higher 5644 29.16