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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for North Carolina by County
Education: At least high school
Ages 25+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 206,814,893.
Rank within US : N/A

North Carolina

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,653,293.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 33 of 52

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 79.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,617.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2993 of 3143

Robeson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 80.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 59,905.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2961 of 3143

Wilkes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 81.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 39,024.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Bertie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 81.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,699.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2853 of 3143

Halifax County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 82.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 28,003.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2828 of 3143

Duplin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 82.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 27,548.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2812 of 3143

Lenoir County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 82.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 31,659.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2767 of 3143

Anson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,419.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2752 of 3143

Alleghany County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,241.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2733 of 3143

Scotland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 18,852.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2733 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 15,814.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2703 of 3143

Richmond County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,123.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2703 of 3143

Tyrrell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 2,289.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2703 of 3143

Surry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 83.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 42,541.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2682 of 3143

Hertford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,654.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2640 of 3143

Sampson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 33,486.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2640 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,992.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2630 of 3143

Caswell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,929.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2610 of 3143

Martin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 13,338.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 86,027.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Caldwell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 49,711.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3143

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 84.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 38,022.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3143

Edgecombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 28,798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2524 of 3143

Northampton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,928.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Vance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,299.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2502 of 3143

McDowell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 28,082.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2485 of 3143

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 46,313.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2485 of 3143

Rockingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 57,063.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2452 of 3143

Graham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 5,154.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2427 of 3143

Alexander County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 85.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 22,972.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2416 of 3143

Burke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 55,867.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,797.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2366 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 68,329.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3143

Yadkin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 23,246.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2284 of 3143

Swain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,594.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2264 of 3143

Columbus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 86.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 30,841.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2244 of 3143

Nash County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 58,656.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 41,223.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2175 of 3143

Avery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 87.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 11,883.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2063 of 3143

Catawba County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 100,833.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Perquimans County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,777.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2001 of 3143

Gaston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 144,379.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1982 of 3143

Granville County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 38,437.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1982 of 3143

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 61,641.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1960 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 46,040.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1960 of 3143

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 108,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3143

Hyde County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 3,211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3143

Stanly County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 40,146.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1940 of 3143

Bladen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 18,853.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1913 of 3143

Harnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 81,656.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1913 of 3143

Ashe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 18,349.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Hoke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 31,071.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Person County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,961.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1859 of 3143

Rowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 88.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 92,089.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1859 of 3143

Alamance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 106,496.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1838 of 3143

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Beaufort County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 29,247.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1780 of 3143

Pasquotank County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 25,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1759 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 59,899.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1712 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 89.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 25,809.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3143

Gates County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 6,842.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Pamlico County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,011.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1602 of 3143

Chowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 9,411.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Forsyth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 237,731.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1531 of 3143

Johnston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 141,994.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 14,436.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 25,600.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1469 of 3143

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 10,179.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Yancey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 12,968.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1440 of 3143

Guilford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 329,699.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 712,415.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Pender County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 42,116.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Pitt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.8 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 97,615.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Chatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 53,956.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1369 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 90.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 148,118.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1369 of 3143

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 43,408.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Davie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 28,814.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Stokes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 30,653.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1233 of 3143

Durham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 212,581.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Iredell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 125,677.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 91.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 81,347.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1181 of 3143

Cabarrus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 144,803.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1041 of 3143

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 21,359.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Craven County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 64,290.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 983 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 8,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3143

Buncombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 189,827.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Watauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.6 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 28,817.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 92.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 195,788.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3143

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.1 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 7,036.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 734 of 3143

Currituck County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.2 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 20,466.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Onslow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.3 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 106,628.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Orange County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 88,157.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.4 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 14,789.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Brunswick County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.5 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 115,102.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 630 of 3143

Carteret County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 49,925.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 574 of 3143

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 71,022.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 574 of 3143

Transylvania County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 93.9 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 24,339.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

New Hanover County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 94.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 154,469.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3143

Wake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 94.0 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 754,819.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3143

Dare County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 94.7 percent.
People (Education: At Least High School) : The number of people (education: at least high school) is 27,351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 322 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/20/2026 5:45 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Education: At least high school, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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