New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 84,042. Among this population, 9.10K of them (10.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.06K of them (27.43%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9102 10.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23055 27.43
Some College or Associates Degree 31347 37.30
Bachelors or Higher 20538 24.44

Male Population

The New Bern, NC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 40,940. Among this population, 5.24K of them (12.79%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.80K of them (28.82%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of New Bern, 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 New Bern, 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 5235 12.79
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11799 28.82
Some College or Associates Degree 14280 34.88
Bachelors or Higher 9626 23.51

Female Population

The New Bern, NC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 43,102. Among this population, 3.87K of them (8.97%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.26K of them (26.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of New Bern, 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 New Bern, 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 3867 8.97
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11256 26.12
Some College or Associates Degree 17067 39.60
Bachelors or Higher 10912 25.32