West Virginia 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 West Virginia Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 42,083 (which was 3.29% of the West Virginia population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 4.17K of them (9.92%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.11K of them (38.27%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 4173 9.92
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16107 38.27
Some College or Associates Degree 14882 35.36
Bachelors or Higher 6921 16.45

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the West Virginia Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 23,641 (which was 3.77% of the West Virginia male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 2.71K of them (11.46%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 9.99K of them (42.25%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 2710 11.46
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9988 42.25
Some College or Associates Degree 7672 32.45
Bachelors or Higher 3271 13.84

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the West Virginia Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 18,442 (which was 2.83% of the West Virginia female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 1.46K of them (7.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 6.12K of them (33.18%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 1463 7.93
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6119 33.18
Some College or Associates Degree 7210 39.10
Bachelors or Higher 3650 19.79