Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 37,351. Among this population, 4.31K of them (11.54%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.85K of them (29.04%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4310 11.54
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10847 29.04
Some College or Associates Degree 13125 35.14
Bachelors or Higher 9069 24.28

Male Population

The Elizabeth City, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 17,903. Among this population, 2.47K of them (13.80%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.47K of them (30.58%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City, 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 2471 13.80
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5474 30.58
Some College or Associates Degree 6117 34.17
Bachelors or Higher 3841 21.46

Female Population

The Elizabeth City, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 19,448. Among this population, 1.84K of them (9.46%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.37K of them (27.63%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City, 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 1839 9.46
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5373 27.63
Some College or Associates Degree 7008 36.03
Bachelors or Higher 5228 26.88