Virginia 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 5,882,521 Virginia population aged 25 years and above, 539.60K of them (9.17%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 1.40M of them (23.84%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Virginia population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Virginia male and female population below.
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| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 539599 | 9.17 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 1402487 | 23.84 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 1568038 | 26.66 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 2372397 | 40.33 |
Male Population
Among the 2,858,838 Virginia male population aged 25 years and above, 281.96K of them (9.86%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 719.05K of them (25.15%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Virginia male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 281962 | 9.86 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 719050 | 25.15 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 720827 | 25.21 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1136999 | 39.77 |
Female Population
Among the 3,023,683 Virginia female population aged 25 years and above, 257.64K of them (8.52%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 683.44K of them (22.60%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Virginia female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 257637 | 8.52 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 683437 | 22.60 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 847211 | 28.02 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 1235398 | 40.86 |