Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck, ND Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 89,871. Among this population, 5.27K of them (5.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 21.76K of them (24.22%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

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

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Percentage of Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck, ND Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5272 5.87
High School Graduate or Equivalent 21762 24.22
Some College or Associates Degree 31857 35.45
Bachelors or Higher 30980 34.47

Male Population

The Bismarck, ND Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 44,811. Among this population, 2.72K of them (6.07%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 11.61K of them (25.91%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck, ND Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2719 6.07
High School Graduate or Equivalent 11612 25.91
Some College or Associates Degree 16044 35.80
Bachelors or Higher 14436 32.22

Female Population

The Bismarck, ND Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 45,060. Among this population, 2.55K of them (5.67%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 10.15K of them (22.53%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

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

Percentage of Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck, ND Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2553 5.67
High School Graduate or Equivalent 10150 22.53
Some College or Associates Degree 15813 35.09
Bachelors or Higher 16544 36.72