Sanford, 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 Sanford, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 42,487. Among this population, 6.12K of them (14.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.31K of them (26.62%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Sanford, 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 Sanford, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6115 14.39
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11309 26.62
Some College or Associates Degree 16211 38.16
Bachelors or Higher 8852 20.84

Male Population

The Sanford, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 20,341. Among this population, 3.56K of them (17.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.88K of them (28.91%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Sanford, 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 Sanford, 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 3564 17.52
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5880 28.91
Some College or Associates Degree 7114 34.97
Bachelors or Higher 3783 18.60

Female Population

The Sanford, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 22,146. Among this population, 2.55K of them (11.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.43K of them (24.52%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Sanford, 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 Sanford, 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 2551 11.52
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5429 24.52
Some College or Associates Degree 9097 41.08
Bachelors or Higher 5069 22.89