Shelby, 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 Shelby, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 68,162. Among this population, 9.31K of them (13.65%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 23.77K of them (34.87%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Shelby, 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 Shelby, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9305 13.65
High School Graduate or Equivalent 23769 34.87
Some College or Associates Degree 22201 32.57
Bachelors or Higher 12887 18.91

Male Population

The Shelby, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 32,284. Among this population, 4.86K of them (15.05%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.51K of them (38.76%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 4859 15.05
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12514 38.76
Some College or Associates Degree 9684 30.00
Bachelors or Higher 5227 16.19

Female Population

The Shelby, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 35,878. Among this population, 4.45K of them (12.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.26K of them (31.37%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 4446 12.39
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11255 31.37
Some College or Associates Degree 12517 34.89
Bachelors or Higher 7660 21.35