New York 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 14,081,080 New York population aged 25 years and above, 1.77M of them (12.57%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 3.55M of them (25.24%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the New York population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the New York male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 1769657 | 12.57 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 3553598 | 25.24 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 3391113 | 24.08 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 5366712 | 38.11 |
Male Population
Among the 6,751,946 New York male population aged 25 years and above, 879.14K of them (13.02%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.77M of them (26.27%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the New York male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 879139 | 13.02 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1773724 | 26.27 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1618275 | 23.97 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 2480808 | 36.74 |
Female Population
Among the 7,329,134 New York female population aged 25 years and above, 890.52K of them (12.15%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.78M of them (24.29%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the New York female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 890518 | 12.15 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1779874 | 24.29 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1772838 | 24.19 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 2885904 | 39.38 |
