US Black or African American 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 US Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 26,826,531 (which was 11.92% of the US population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 3.43M of them (12.79%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.36M of them (31.16%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the US 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.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 3431537 | 12.79 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 8359834 | 31.16 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 8773999 | 32.71 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 6261161 | 23.34 |
Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population
In 2021, the Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 12,495,744 (which was 11.39% of the US male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 1.76M of them (14.09%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 4.38M of them (35.03%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the US Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 1760560 | 14.09 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 4376827 | 35.03 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 3829707 | 30.65 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 2528650 | 20.24 |
Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population
In 2021, the US Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 14,330,787 (which was 12.41% of the US female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 1.67M of them (11.66%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 3.98M of them (27.79%) 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.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 1670977 | 11.66 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 3983007 | 27.79 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 4944292 | 34.50 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 3732511 | 26.05 |