Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 70,877. Among this population, 5.46K of them (7.71%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.21K of them (20.04%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

You can find the educational attainment information about the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5464 7.71
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14206 20.04
Some College or Associates Degree 22759 32.11
Bachelors or Higher 28448 40.14

Male Population

The Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 33,616. Among this population, 3.13K of them (9.30%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.87K of them (20.44%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 3125 9.30
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6872 20.44
Some College or Associates Degree 9906 29.47
Bachelors or Higher 13713 40.79

Female Population

The Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 37,261. Among this population, 2.34K of them (6.28%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.33K of them (19.68%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 2339 6.28
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7334 19.68
Some College or Associates Degree 12853 34.49
Bachelors or Higher 14735 39.55