North Carolina Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, among the 7,084,876 North Carolina population aged 25 years and above, 776.69K of them (10.96%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.79M of them (25.23%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the North Carolina population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the North Carolina male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 776686 | 10.96 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1787594 | 25.23 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 2181433 | 30.79 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 2339163 | 33.02 |
Male Population
Among the 3,386,575 North Carolina male population aged 25 years and above, 424.76K of them (12.54%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 910.91K of them (26.90%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the North Carolina male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 424763 | 12.54 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 910906 | 26.90 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 982885 | 29.02 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1068021 | 31.54 |
Female Population
Among the 3,698,301 North Carolina female population aged 25 years and above, 351.92K of them (9.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 876.69K of them (23.71%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the North Carolina female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 351923 | 9.52 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 876688 | 23.71 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1198548 | 32.41 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1271142 | 34.37 |