Florida 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 Florida Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 2,155,486 (which was 14.04% of the Florida population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 331.57K of them (15.38%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 713.24K of them (33.09%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Florida 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.

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Percentage of Florida 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 Florida 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 331566 15.38
High School Graduate or Equivalent 713242 33.09
Some College or Associates Degree 660394 30.64
Bachelors or Higher 450284 20.89

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Florida Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 1,014,474 (which was 13.66% of the Florida male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 169.71K of them (16.73%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 374.62K of them (36.93%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Florida 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 Florida 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 169706 16.73
High School Graduate or Equivalent 374623 36.93
Some College or Associates Degree 291000 28.69
Bachelors or Higher 179145 17.66

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Florida Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 1,141,012 (which was 14.41% of the Florida female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 161.86K of them (14.19%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 338.62K of them (29.68%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Florida 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 Florida 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 161860 14.19
High School Graduate or Equivalent 338619 29.68
Some College or Associates Degree 369394 32.37
Bachelors or Higher 271139 23.76