Morehead 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 Morehead City, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 51,691. Among this population, 4.09K of them (7.92%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.35K of them (23.89%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Morehead 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 Morehead 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 4094 7.92
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12350 23.89
Some College or Associates Degree 19664 38.04
Bachelors or Higher 15583 30.15

Male Population

The Morehead City, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 24,908. Among this population, 2.37K of them (9.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.20K of them (24.90%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Morehead 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 Morehead 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 2372 9.52
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6201 24.90
Some College or Associates Degree 8957 35.96
Bachelors or Higher 7378 29.62

Female Population

The Morehead City, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 26,783. Among this population, 1.72K of them (6.43%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.15K of them (22.96%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Morehead 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 Morehead 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 1722 6.43
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6149 22.96
Some College or Associates Degree 10707 39.98
Bachelors or Higher 8205 30.64