District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 208,500 (which was 42.75% of the District Of Columbia population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 24.92K of them (11.95%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 63.14K of them (30.28%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia 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 24923 11.95
High School Graduate or Equivalent 63139 30.28
Some College or Associates Degree 55618 26.68
Bachelors or Higher 64820 31.09

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the District Of Columbia Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 91,635 (which was 39.76% of the District Of Columbia male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 12.26K of them (13.38%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 28.76K of them (31.39%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia 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 12263 13.38
High School Graduate or Equivalent 28760 31.39
Some College or Associates Degree 23321 25.45
Bachelors or Higher 27291 29.78

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the District Of Columbia Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 116,865 (which was 45.43% of the District Of Columbia female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 12.66K of them (10.83%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 34.38K of them (29.42%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia 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 12660 10.83
High School Graduate or Equivalent 34379 29.42
Some College or Associates Degree 32297 27.64
Bachelors or Higher 37529 32.11