Beckley, WV 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 Beckley, WV Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 83,003. Among this population, 11.81K of them (14.23%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 34.21K of them (41.22%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Beckley, WV 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 Beckley, WV Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 11813 14.23
High School Graduate or Equivalent 34212 41.22
Some College or Associates Degree 21544 25.96
Bachelors or Higher 15434 18.60

Male Population

The Beckley, WV Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 41,304. Among this population, 6.43K of them (15.57%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 18.00K of them (43.58%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Beckley, WV 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 Beckley, WV Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6432 15.57
High School Graduate or Equivalent 17999 43.58
Some College or Associates Degree 9843 23.83
Bachelors or Higher 7030 17.02

Female Population

The Beckley, WV Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 41,699. Among this population, 5.38K of them (12.90%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.21K of them (38.88%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Beckley, WV 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 Beckley, WV Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5381 12.90
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16213 38.88
Some College or Associates Degree 11701 28.06
Bachelors or Higher 8404 20.15