California Black or African American Alone Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 22, 2025.

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.

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Percentage of California Black or African American Alone 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 California Black or African American Alone Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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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.

Percentage of California Black or African American Alone 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 California Black or African American Alone Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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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.

Percentage of California Black or African American Alone 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 California Black or African American Alone Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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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