Education Per the U.S. Census Bureau’s report, Educational Attainment in the United States: 2015 , the Town of Fuquay-Varina residents have higher than average levels of educational attainment. Nationwide, 32.5% of the population age 25 and older hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. However, at 35.4%, the Town of Fuquay-Varina has a lower educational attainment than Wake County (48.3%).
Educational Attainment in Fuquay-Varina (25 years and older) No High School Diploma (or Equivalent) High School Graduate (or Equivalent) Some College, No Degree
Percent of Population
Town of Fuquay-Varina Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 35.4%
10.4%
20.8%
23.3%
Associate’s Degree
Wake County Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 48.3%
10.1%
Bachelor’s Degree (Or Higher)
35.4%
State of North Carolina Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 27.7%
Nationwide Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 32.5%
Educational Attainment – Population Age 25+ Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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