Anchorage, AK Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Anchorage, AK Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 263,108. Among this population, 15.68K of them (5.96%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 68.88K of them (26.18%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Anchorage, AK Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Anchorage, AK Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Anchorage, AK Metro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Anchorage, AK Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 15683 5.96
High School Graduate or Equivalent 68881 26.18
Some College or Associates Degree 90907 34.55
Bachelors or Higher 87637 33.31

Male Population

The Anchorage, AK Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 133,796. Among this population, 8.34K of them (6.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 38.49K of them (28.77%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Anchorage, AK Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Anchorage, AK Metro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Anchorage, AK Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 8336 6.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 38492 28.77
Some College or Associates Degree 46899 35.05
Bachelors or Higher 40069 29.95

Female Population

The Anchorage, AK Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 129,312. Among this population, 7.35K of them (5.68%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 30.39K of them (23.50%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Anchorage, AK Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Anchorage, AK Metro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Anchorage, AK Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7347 5.68
High School Graduate or Equivalent 30389 23.50
Some College or Associates Degree 44008 34.03
Bachelors or Higher 47568 36.78