California Black or African American Alone 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, the California Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 1,540,965 (which was 5.75% of the California population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 147.93K of them (9.60%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 365.40K of them (23.71%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the California Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the male and female population below.
You can find similar information for other races and ethnicities.
You can also see similar information for other states and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 147931 | 9.60 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 365399 | 23.71 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 600060 | 38.94 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 427575 | 27.75 |
Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population
In 2021, the California Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 757,429 (which was 5.73% of the California male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 82.29K of them (10.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 197.85K of them (26.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the California Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 82291 | 10.87 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 197849 | 26.12 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 284348 | 37.54 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 192941 | 25.47 |
Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population
In 2021, the California Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 783,536 (which was 5.78% of the California female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 65.64K of them (8.38%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 167.55K of them (21.38%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the California female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 65640 | 8.38 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 167550 | 21.38 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 315712 | 40.29 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 234634 | 29.95 |