New Mexico 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, among the 1,426,639 New Mexico population aged 25 years and above, 188.72K of them (13.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 371.40K of them (26.03%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the New Mexico population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the New Mexico male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 188715 | 13.23 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 371398 | 26.03 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 459485 | 32.21 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 407041 | 28.53 |
Male Population
Among the 699,039 New Mexico male population aged 25 years and above, 98.55K of them (14.10%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 195.28K of them (27.94%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the New Mexico male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 98551 | 14.10 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 195280 | 27.94 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 215761 | 30.87 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 189447 | 27.10 |
Female Population
Among the 727,600 New Mexico female population aged 25 years and above, 90.16K of them (12.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 176.12K of them (24.21%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the New Mexico female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 90164 | 12.39 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 176118 | 24.21 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 243724 | 33.50 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 217594 | 29.91 |