Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 53,846. Among this population, 9.60K of them (17.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 17.70K of them (32.88%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 9600 17.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 17705 32.88
Some College or Associates Degree 15908 29.54
Bachelors or Higher 10633 19.75

Male Population

The Wilson, NC Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 24,857. Among this population, 4.89K of them (19.69%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.65K of them (34.80%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Wilson, 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 Wilson, 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 4894 19.69
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8649 34.80
Some College or Associates Degree 6876 27.66
Bachelors or Higher 4438 17.85

Female Population

The Wilson, NC Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 28,989. Among this population, 4.71K of them (16.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.06K of them (31.24%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Wilson, 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 Wilson, 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 4706 16.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9056 31.24
Some College or Associates Degree 9032 31.16
Bachelors or Higher 6195 21.37