Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 78,168. Among this population, 11.07K of them (14.16%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.26K of them (29.75%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, NC Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11071 14.16
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23258 29.75
Some College or Associates Degree 27871 35.66
Bachelors or Higher 15968 20.43

Male Population

The Goldsboro, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 37,321. Among this population, 5.91K of them (15.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.26K of them (32.86%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, 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 5914 15.85
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12264 32.86
Some College or Associates Degree 12307 32.98
Bachelors or Higher 6836 18.32

Female Population

The Goldsboro, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 40,847. Among this population, 5.16K of them (12.63%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.99K of them (26.92%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro, 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 5157 12.63
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10994 26.92
Some College or Associates Degree 15564 38.10
Bachelors or Higher 9132 22.36