South Dakota 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 580,235 South Dakota population aged 25 years and above, 43.33K of them (7.47%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 174.79K of them (30.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the South Dakota male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 43328 | 7.47 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 174791 | 30.12 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 188079 | 32.41 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 174037 | 29.99 |
Male Population
Among the 292,106 South Dakota male population aged 25 years and above, 23.89K of them (8.18%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 94.93K of them (32.50%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 23894 | 8.18 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 94934 | 32.50 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 90521 | 30.99 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 82757 | 28.33 |
Female Population
Among the 288,129 South Dakota female population aged 25 years and above, 19.43K of them (6.75%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 79.86K of them (27.72%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 19434 | 6.75 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 79857 | 27.72 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 97558 | 33.86 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 91280 | 31.68 |