South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population aged 25 years and above was 36,175 (which was 6.24% of the South Dakota population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 8.15K of them (22.53%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.70K of them (35.10%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native 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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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 8150 | 22.53 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 12697 | 35.10 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 11851 | 32.76 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 3477 | 9.61 |
Education Attainment of American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Male Population
In 2021, the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 17,453 (which was 5.98% of the South Dakota male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 4.07K of them (23.29%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 7.19K of them (41.20%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 4065 | 23.29 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 7191 | 41.20 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 4772 | 27.34 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1425 | 8.16 |
Education Attainment of American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Female Population
In 2021, the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 18,722 (which was 6.50% of the South Dakota female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 4.09K of them (21.82%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 5.51K of them (29.41%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 4085 | 21.82 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 5506 | 29.41 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 7079 | 37.81 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 2052 | 10.96 |