Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 48,678. Among this population, 9.65K of them (19.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 17.63K of them (36.21%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9654 19.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 17626 36.21
Some College or Associates Degree 13954 28.67
Bachelors or Higher 7444 15.29

Male Population

The Roanoke Rapids, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 23,174. Among this population, 5.16K of them (22.25%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.23K of them (39.82%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids, 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 5156 22.25
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9227 39.82
Some College or Associates Degree 5865 25.31
Bachelors or Higher 2926 12.63

Female Population

The Roanoke Rapids, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 25,504. Among this population, 4.50K of them (17.64%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.40K of them (32.93%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids, 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 4498 17.64
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8399 32.93
Some College or Associates Degree 8089 31.72
Bachelors or Higher 4518 17.72