North Wilkesboro, 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 North Wilkesboro, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 47,931. Among this population, 9.02K of them (18.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.45K 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 North Wilkesboro, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

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

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Percentage of North Wilkesboro, 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 North Wilkesboro, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9024 18.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15451 32.24
Some College or Associates Degree 15429 32.19
Bachelors or Higher 8027 16.75

Male Population

The North Wilkesboro, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 23,575. Among this population, 4.84K of them (20.51%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.72K of them (32.75%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of North Wilkesboro, 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 North Wilkesboro, 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 4836 20.51
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7720 32.75
Some College or Associates Degree 7326 31.08
Bachelors or Higher 3693 15.67

Female Population

The North Wilkesboro, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 24,356. Among this population, 4.19K of them (17.20%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.73K of them (31.74%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of North Wilkesboro, 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 North Wilkesboro, 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 4188 17.20
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7731 31.74
Some College or Associates Degree 8103 33.27
Bachelors or Higher 4334 17.79