Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area 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, the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 568,376. Among this population, 68.22K of them (12.00%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 173.76K of them (30.57%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
You can find the educational attainment information about the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area male and female population below.
You can see similar information for other metro statistical areas (MSAs) and for the United States.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 68216 | 12.00 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 173763 | 30.57 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 158371 | 27.86 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 168026 | 29.56 |
Male Population
The Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 274,317. Among this population, 38.01K of them (13.86%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 89.37K of them (32.58%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 38014 | 13.86 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 89370 | 32.58 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 73324 | 26.73 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 73609 | 26.83 |
Female Population
The Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 294,059. Among this population, 30.20K of them (10.27%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 84.39K of them (28.70%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.
The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.
| Educational Level | Population | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School Diploma | 30202 | 10.27 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 84393 | 28.70 |
| Some College or Associates Degree | 85047 | 28.92 |
| Bachelors or Higher | 94417 | 32.11 |
