US American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on September 4, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the US American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population aged 25 years and above was 1,701,181 (which was 0.76% of the US population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 344.78K of them (20.27%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 534.89K of them (31.44%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the US 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.

You can find similar information for other races and ethnicities.

Related Topics: US ACS - 2021 Topic List.
Percentage of US American Indian and Alaska Native 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 US American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 344781 20.27
High School Graduate or Equivalent 534890 31.44
Some College or Associates Degree 557964 32.80
Bachelors or Higher 263546 15.49

Education Attainment of American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the American Indian and Alaska Native Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 844,332 (which was 0.77% of the US male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 184.17K of them (21.81%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 290.66K of them (34.42%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the US American Indian and Alaska Native Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of US American Indian and Alaska Native 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 US American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 184171 21.81
High School Graduate or Equivalent 290657 34.42
Some College or Associates Degree 256541 30.38
Bachelors or Higher 112963 13.38

Education Attainment of American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the US American Indian and Alaska Native Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 856,849 (which was 0.74% of the US female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 160.61K of them (18.74%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 244.23K of them (28.50%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of US American Indian and Alaska Native 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 US American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 160610 18.74
High School Graduate or Equivalent 244233 28.50
Some College or Associates Degree 301423 35.18
Bachelors or Higher 150583 17.57