Bellingham, WA 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 Bellingham, WA Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 150,367. Among this population, 10.23K of them (6.80%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 32.81K of them (21.82%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Bellingham, WA 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 Bellingham, WA Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 10226 6.80
High School Graduate or Equivalent 32806 21.82
Some College or Associates Degree 52627 35.00
Bachelors or Higher 54708 36.38

Male Population

The Bellingham, WA Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 74,053. Among this population, 5.82K of them (7.85%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 16.97K of them (22.92%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Bellingham, WA 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 Bellingham, WA Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5815 7.85
High School Graduate or Equivalent 16969 22.92
Some College or Associates Degree 25392 34.29
Bachelors or Higher 25877 34.94

Female Population

The Bellingham, WA Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 76,314. Among this population, 4.41K of them (5.78%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.84K of them (20.75%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Bellingham, WA 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 Bellingham, WA Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4411 5.78
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15837 20.75
Some College or Associates Degree 27235 35.69
Bachelors or Higher 28831 37.78