Rockingham, 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 Rockingham, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 29,414. Among this population, 5.10K of them (17.33%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.26K of them (31.50%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Rockingham, 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 Rockingham, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5097 17.33
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9264 31.50
Some College or Associates Degree 9893 33.63
Bachelors or Higher 5160 17.54

Male Population

The Rockingham, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 13,838. Among this population, 2.87K of them (20.72%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.66K of them (33.65%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Rockingham, 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 Rockingham, 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 2867 20.72
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4657 33.65
Some College or Associates Degree 4274 30.89
Bachelors or Higher 2040 14.74

Female Population

The Rockingham, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 15,576. Among this population, 2.23K of them (14.32%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.61K of them (29.58%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Rockingham, 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 Rockingham, 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 2230 14.32
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4607 29.58
Some College or Associates Degree 5619 36.08
Bachelors or Higher 3120 20.03