Kinston, 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 Kinston, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 38,461. Among this population, 7.30K of them (18.99%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 13.20K of them (34.32%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Kinston, 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 Kinston, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7303 18.99
High School Graduate or Equivalent 13199 34.32
Some College or Associates Degree 12589 32.73
Bachelors or Higher 5370 13.96

Male Population

The Kinston, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 17,970. Among this population, 3.88K of them (21.60%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.72K of them (37.41%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Kinston, 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 Kinston, 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 3882 21.60
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6723 37.41
Some College or Associates Degree 5015 27.91
Bachelors or Higher 2350 13.08

Female Population

The Kinston, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 20,491. Among this population, 3.42K of them (16.70%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.48K of them (31.60%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Kinston, 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 Kinston, 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 3421 16.70
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6476 31.60
Some College or Associates Degree 7574 36.96
Bachelors or Higher 3020 14.74