Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 329,627 (which was 6.72% of the Massachusetts population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 44.57K of them (13.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 88.91K of them (26.97%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 44566 13.52
High School Graduate or Equivalent 88909 26.97
Some College or Associates Degree 100529 30.50
Bachelors or Higher 95623 29.01

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Massachusetts Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 158,374 (which was 6.72% of the Massachusetts male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 20.50K of them (12.94%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 46.40K of them (29.30%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 20497 12.94
High School Graduate or Equivalent 46399 29.30
Some College or Associates Degree 47037 29.70
Bachelors or Higher 44441 28.06

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Massachusetts Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 171,253 (which was 6.72% of the Massachusetts female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 24.07K of them (14.06%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 42.51K of them (24.82%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 24069 14.06
High School Graduate or Equivalent 42510 24.82
Some College or Associates Degree 53492 31.24
Bachelors or Higher 51182 29.89