Forest 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 Forest City, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 46,621. Among this population, 6.75K of them (14.48%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.03K of them (32.24%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Forest 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 Forest 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 6752 14.48
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15031 32.24
Some College or Associates Degree 15830 33.96
Bachelors or Higher 9008 19.32

Male Population

The Forest City, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 21,966. Among this population, 3.70K of them (16.84%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.66K of them (34.86%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Forest 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 Forest 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 3698 16.84
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7658 34.86
Some College or Associates Degree 6560 29.86
Bachelors or Higher 4050 18.44

Female Population

The Forest City, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 24,655. Among this population, 3.05K of them (12.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.37K of them (29.91%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Forest 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 Forest 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 3054 12.39
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7373 29.91
Some College or Associates Degree 9270 37.60
Bachelors or Higher 4958 20.11