Ohio 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 Ohio Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 921,450 (which was 11.41% of the Ohio population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 122.24K of them (13.27%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 302.85K of them (32.87%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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 122239 13.27
High School Graduate or Equivalent 302849 32.87
Some College or Associates Degree 324444 35.21
Bachelors or Higher 171918 18.66

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Ohio Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 430,075 (which was 10.99% of the Ohio male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 61.76K of them (14.36%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 159.33K of them (37.05%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Ohio 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 Ohio 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 61756 14.36
High School Graduate or Equivalent 159326 37.05
Some College or Associates Degree 137355 31.94
Bachelors or Higher 71638 16.66

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Ohio Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 491,375 (which was 11.80% of the Ohio female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 60.48K of them (12.31%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 143.52K of them (29.21%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Ohio 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 Ohio 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 60483 12.31
High School Graduate or Equivalent 143523 29.21
Some College or Associates Degree 187089 38.08
Bachelors or Higher 100280 20.41