Michigan 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 Michigan Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 880,565 (which was 12.72% of the Michigan population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 110.58K of them (12.56%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 281.42K of them (31.96%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 110579 12.56
High School Graduate or Equivalent 281418 31.96
Some College or Associates Degree 326880 37.12
Bachelors or Higher 161688 18.36

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Michigan Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 404,593 (which was 11.98% of the Michigan male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 58.17K of them (14.38%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 150.62K of them (37.23%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Michigan 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 Michigan 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 58166 14.38
High School Graduate or Equivalent 150616 37.23
Some College or Associates Degree 135810 33.57
Bachelors or Higher 60001 14.83

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Michigan Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 475,972 (which was 13.42% of the Michigan female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 52.41K of them (11.01%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 130.80K of them (27.48%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Michigan 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 Michigan 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 52413 11.01
High School Graduate or Equivalent 130802 27.48
Some College or Associates Degree 191070 40.14
Bachelors or Higher 101687 21.36