Connecticut 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 Connecticut Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 253,617 (which was 10.08% of the Connecticut population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 31.28K of them (12.34%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 85.51K of them (33.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 31283 12.34
High School Graduate or Equivalent 85508 33.72
Some College or Associates Degree 75484 29.76
Bachelors or Higher 61342 24.19

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Connecticut Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 117,772 (which was 9.72% of the Connecticut male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 16.54K of them (14.05%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 43.51K of them (36.95%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Connecticut Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 16543 14.05
High School Graduate or Equivalent 43511 36.95
Some College or Associates Degree 33175 28.17
Bachelors or Higher 24543 20.84

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Connecticut Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 135,845 (which was 10.42% of the Connecticut female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 14.74K of them (10.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 42.00K of them (30.92%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Connecticut female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 14740 10.85
High School Graduate or Equivalent 41997 30.92
Some College or Associates Degree 42309 31.15
Bachelors or Higher 36799 27.09